United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom residence permit photo size
600 × 750 px · Up to 6 MB
Requirements
| Photo size | 36 × 45 mm (1.42 × 1.77 in) The authority does not publish a print size. 36 × 45 mm is the size PhotoSpec outputs. |
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| Head height | The authority does not publish a head-height figure. |
| Background | Plain background required. The authority does not specify a particular colour. |
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px, up to 6 MB |
| File format | jpg/jpeg |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a plain, evenly lit wall. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Source: gov.uk. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the residence permit photo is submitted
Who can take the photo
- The authority allows a photo taken without a studio — its own wording is below.
you can extend your arms or ask someone to take the photo for you
gov.uk
Rules the authority states for this photo
- Even lighting.
be in even lighting
gov.uk - Face the camera directly.
look directly at the camera
gov.uk - Neutral expression.
have a neutral expression
gov.uk - Eyes open and clearly visible.
make sure your eyes are open and visible
gov.uk - Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
wear a head covering (unless it is for religious or medical reasons)
gov.uk - No shadows on the face or background.
have any shadows, objects or people behind you
gov.uk - No other people or objects in the photo.
have any shadows, objects or people behind you
gov.uk
Questions
- What size is a United Kingdom residence permit photo?
- 36 × 45 mm (1.42 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 600 × 750 px.
- Can I take a United Kingdom residence permit photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 36 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other United Kingdom documents
- Passport — digital file 600×750 px, 6 MB here, 600×750 px, 10 MB there
- Visa — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
- Work permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
Take your United Kingdom residence permit photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.