UK Visa Photo Size: 36 × 45 mm
UK visit, student and skilled worker visa applications ask for a recent colour photo, either taken at the visa centre or uploaded online. Here are the size, background and head position rules, plus a photo resizer.
United Kingdom · Visa photo
- Printed size
- 36 × 45 mm
- Digital size
- 600 × 750 px
- File size
- Up to 6 MB · JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Light colored
Specification updated 7 November 2026
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Official United Kingdom visa photo requirements
Used for UK Standard Visitor, Student and Skilled Worker visa applications.
| Printed size | 36 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 600 × 750 px |
| File size | Up to 6 MB |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| Head size | 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair) |
| Background | Light colored |
| Expression and pose | Neutral, mouth closed |
Rules your photo must follow
- Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
- Eyes sit 50–65% from bottom of the photo.
- Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
- Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
- Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
- No filters, beauty mode or edits.
Need the background and head position fixed too?
Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a UK visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official United Kingdom rules.
Face and eye line
Head size and position checked against the rules.
Background
Replaced with the colour the document asks for.
Ready to submit
Digital file and printable copy.
Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.
UK visa photo FAQs
What is the UK visa photo size?
The official printed size is 36 × 45 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).
What size should a digital UK visa photo be?
Dimensions: 600 × 750 px. File size: Up to 6 MB. Format: JPG / JPEG.
What background colour is required for a UK visa photo?
Light colored.
How do I resize my photo to the UK visa size?
Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.
Specification source
Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.