United Kingdom Visa Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a United Kingdom Visa photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 45 mm
Digital	≥600px
Head height	70–80%
Background	Light grey or white
Fine print	Same capture rules as passport.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain light grey or white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a United Kingdom Visa photo?

35 × 45 millimetres (≥600px in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 70–80% of the frame.

What background does the United Kingdom Visa photo need?

Light grey or white. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Same capture rules as passport.