UK Visa
United Kingdom
UKVI digital rules: min. 600×750 px, plain light background, neutral face; print route uses 45×35 mm with 29–34 mm head height.
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UK Visa — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official United Kingdom photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 6144 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned) |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 600–600px × 750–750px
- Max file size: 6144 KB
Colour, unaltered, no scans of photos, head and shoulders visible, no objects or other people, eyes open, plain expression.
HM Passport Office — GOV.UK photo guidelines
His Majesty's Passport Office publishes UK passport-photo guidelines via GOV.UK. Photos must measure 35 × 45 mm with the head and shoulders visible against a plain light grey or cream background, no glasses, no head covering except religious. Standards align with ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4.
Why use this UK Visa tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons UK Visa photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_print_or_digital_size
- head_height_out_of_range
- background_not_plain_light
- shadows_or_red_eye
- expression_or_mouth_open
- glasses_when_not_required
- photo_edited_or_filtered
- photo_not_recent
UK Visa — common questions
What is the official UK Visa size?
The official UK Visa size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 600 × 750 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a UK Visa?
UK Visa photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a UK Visa photo?
The head should fill approximately 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a UK Visa photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the UK Visa at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these United Kingdom specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- gov.uk
- passport.service.gov.uk
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