United Kingdom work permit photo size

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.
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.

• Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to. If you must wear them, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and your eyes must not be covered by the frames or by any glare, reflection or shadow.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: gov.uk. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the work 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
• Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to. If you must wear them, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and your eyes must not be covered by the frames or by any glare, reflection or shadow.
  Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to. If you have to wear glasses they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and your eyes cannot be covered by the frames or glare, reflection or shadow. gov.uk

Questions

What size is a United Kingdom work permit photo?

36 × 45 mm (1.42 × 1.77 in). A digital file is 600 × 750 px.

Can I take a United Kingdom work 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
• Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

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