United Kingdom UK Visa — 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
UK visa photo size is 35×45 mm on a plain light background. Make a biometric photo online for UKVI digital and printed visa applications.
Specifications
- Required size
- 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
- DPI
- 300
- Background
- Light Gray
- Max file size
- 500 KB
Requirements
- 35x45 mm
- Neutral expression
- Plain light background
Side-by-side comparison
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UK visa photo versus UK passport photo
UK visa photos use the same 35×45 mm portrait as a UK passport photo: plain light background, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. Glasses are generally not accepted. The difference is the application channel — UKVI portals and VAC appointments rather than HM Passport Office.
Digital uploads still fail automated checks when the head is too small, the background is busy, or the file is a cropped holiday snap. Stick to a front-facing, well-lit portrait.
Preparing a UKVI-ready file
PhotoGov’s UK Visa preset matches 35×45 mm (about 413×531 px at 300 DPI) and a light background so you are not mixing in a US 2×2 inch photo by mistake.
Take the photo against a plain wall, process it with UK Visa selected, then upload or print according to your visa category’s instructions.
Photo tips
- Do not smile; keep lips together.
- Remove glasses even if you wear them daily.
- Avoid busy wallpaper behind the shoulders.
- Use a photo that still looks like you on the appointment day.
Common rejection reasons
- Dark or textured background
- Head too far from the camera
- Smile or raised eyebrows
- Wrong square passport-style crop