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United Kingdom Visa Photo Requirements

Sample Photo
Photo Print Size:
35×45 mm
Head size:
Head must occupy 70 to 80% of the photograph measured from the botton of the chin to the top of the head
Background color:
White
Resolution:
≥300 dpi
Paper type:
Matte
Digital Photo Size:
826×1062 pixels

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UK Visa Photo Requirements

Photo specifications

  • Printed photo size: 45mm high x 35mm wide
  • Digital size: At least 600px wide × 750px tall
  • Digital photo file size: between 50KB and 10MB
  • Resolution: 600 DPI
  • No borders

Head and face

  • Head height: 29–34mm (crown to chin)
  • Full head and upper shoulders visible
  • Facing forward, looking straight at camera
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Eyes open and visible, no hair across eyes
  • No head coverings unless for medical or religious reasons
  • No glasses unless essential. If worn, they must not be tinted, and frames or glare must not obscure the eyes.

Background

  • plain white, cream, or light grey
  • No patterns, textures, shadows, or reflections

Clothing

  • Everyday clothing only
  • No uniforms or clothing that obscures the face

Lighting

  • Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
  • No flash reflections or red-eye

Print quality

  • Printed on high-quality matte photo paper
  • Clear, sharp, in focus, with no pixelation
  • No marks, creases, or tears

Number of photos

  • Paper applications: 2 identical printed photos
  • Online visa applications1 digital photo to upload

Children and babies

  • Must be alone in the photo
  • No toys, dummies, or visible hands

Under 6: no need for neutral expression or direct gaze

Under 1: eyes may be closed; head may be supported but the hand must not appear