United Kingdom visa photo
Take the photo with your phone and we hand it back ready to submit in the United Kingdom: cropped to 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), background replaced and the head at the required height. We check it meets the rules before you get it.
Digital or print version
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JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC · max. 20 MB
We check it against the official measurements before handing it over. If it gets rejected, you get your money back.
Official requirements
These are the measurements the issuing authority requires. We apply them automatically.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in)
- Head height
- 64–76 %
- Resolution
- 300 dpi · 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Gris claro o crema
- Valid for online submission?
- Yes
- Can it be printed?
- Yes · JPEG max. 10240 KB
United Kingdom: specific rules
- The head must measure between 29 and 34 mm, from chin to crown.
- Glasses are not allowed.
- Religious head coverings are allowed as long as the face is visible from forehead to chin.
- Neutral expression with your mouth closed.
- Digital file: JPEG, max. 10MB.
How to prepare
Camera distance
Take the photo at least 40 cm (16 in) from your face. Ideally, have someone else take it.
Face the camera
Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, camera at face height.
Even lighting
Face a window. Don't worry about the background: we replace it.
What's included
Official digital photo. At the exact size your document requires: 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), with the correct background and framing.
4×6 in print template. With cut marks, ready to print at any photo shop or kiosk.
Biometric verification. We check every requirement before delivering your photo.
Instant delivery. Download the photo and the template as soon as the payment goes through.
Frequently asked questions about the united Kingdom visa photo
What size does the photo for united kingdom visa photo need to be?
It must measure exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), with a gris claro o crema background, and the head must take up 64–76 % of the photo.
What colour should the background be?
The background must be gris claro o crema. Our tool replaces the background of your photo automatically, so you can take it in front of any plain wall.
Can I smile in the photo?
No. This document requires a neutral expression with your mouth closed and no visible teeth.
Can I wear glasses?
No. This document does not allow glasses: they can cause glare or hide the eyes.
How long does it take?
Minutes. You upload the photo, we adapt it and you see the finished result on screen; it is ready to download the moment the payment goes through — no waiting and nothing to pick up.
Is it valid for the official application?
Yes. The photo meets the official requirements: 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), gris claro o crema background and head at 64–76 % of the frame, plus the biometric checks (position, expression, lighting and framing).
Can I print it on paper?
Yes. Besides the digital photo you get a 4×6 in (10×15 cm) template with cut marks, ready to print at any photo shop or kiosk.
Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?
We only use it to produce your document photo. It is stored privately, it is never published or shared, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
United Kingdom visa photo
Take the photo with your phone and we deliver it at 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), with the background and framing the issuing authority requires.
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