Paragraph 3
(1)
Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the photograph must show the full head of the applicant (without any other person visible or any covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons)—
(a)
facing forward,
(b)
with nothing covering the face,
(c)
looking straight at the camera,
(d)
with a plain facial expression, and
(e)
with eyes open and clearly visible (e.g. without sunglasses and not obscured with hair etc.).
(2)
The requirements in paragraph (1)(d) and (e) do not apply where the applicant is unable to provide a photograph which complies with either or both of those requirements (as the case may be) due to any disability.