United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa photo size
35 × 45 mm · 600 × 750 px · Up to 6 MB
Requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 64–76% of the photo height |
| Background | A light-coloured background is required. The authority does not name a specific colour. |
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px, up to 6 MB |
| File format | 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. |
- Digital visa photo: do not wear glasses unless you have to.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
Source: gov.uk visa photo. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How the visa 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 - No filters, retouching or digital changes.
Your photo must not be altered by computer software
gov.uk - Digital visa photo: do not wear glasses unless you have to.
Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to
gov.uk
Questions
- What size is a United Kingdom visa photo?
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 600 × 750 px.
- Can I take a United Kingdom visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 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
- Residence permit — 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 visa photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.