United Kingdom Visa photo maker
For a UK visa you usually upload a digital photo: at least 600x750 px (vertical), JPEG, between 50KB and 6MB, on a plain light-coloured background. Show head, shoulders and upper body, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and unobstructed. Printed photos follow the 35x45mm passport format.
For a UK visa you usually upload a digital photo: at least 600x750 px (vertical), JPEG, between 50KB and 6MB, on a plain light-coloured background. Show head, shoulders and upper body, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and unobstructed. Printed photos follow the 35x45mm passport format.
Source: gov.uk（How to take a photo for a visa application） — gov.uk
United Kingdom Visa photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Light grey / cream
- Head height
- 29–34 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- Light grey / cream background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: gov.uk（How to take a photo for a visa application） — gov.uk
Other United Kingdom document specs
FAQ
What size is a United Kingdom Visa photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a light grey / cream background. For a UK visa you usually upload a digital photo: at least 600x750 px (vertical), JPEG, between 50KB and 6MB, on a plain light-coloured background. Show head, shoulders and upper body, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and unobstructed. Printed photos follow the 35x45mm passport format.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.