United KingdomVisa

United Kingdom Visa Photo Requirements & Free Online Maker

Official dimensions: 35x45 mm (1.37x1.77 Inch) (413 x 531 px 300 DPI). Create and crop your official compliant photo in seconds, and download 4x6" printable templates.

Official Photo Specification Summary

Government Biometric Standard

Dimensions (mm)

35 x 45 mm

Dimensions (inches)

1.38 x 1.77 in

Resolution (300 DPI)

413 x 531 px

Background Color

White

Head Height

29 - 34 mm

Print Finish

Glossy/Matte

What You Must Do (Official Do's)

The photo should be taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis.
The photo must be taken in a plain white or off-white background.

Common Mistakes (Don'ts)

The photo should not have red eye.
The photo should not have anything covering your face.
The photo should not have hair covering your face.
The photo should not have shadows on your face or in the background.

Official Issuing Authority Guidance

UK visa photo requirements include light grey or plain cream background, and visa photo size is 45 millimetres high by 35 millimetres wide, head must be 29-34 mm high. The photo should be taken within the last month only.

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