Photos for UK ID cards and passes

Railcards, Oyster photocards, Blue Badges, bus passes, voter ID and other UK cards that ask for a passport-style photo, and what each one accepts.

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Guides·5 October 2026·9 min read

Photos for UK ID Cards and Passes: What Each One Needs

Railcards, Oyster photocards, the Freedom Pass, Blue Badges, voter ID, the Veteran Card and proof-of-age cards all ask for a passport-style photo, but no two ask for quite the same thing. Here is what each one actually accepts.