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United Kingdom visa photo

35 × 45 mm photos built to the published United Kingdom requirements, generated entirely in your browser. Validation is free; download when you are ready.

Spec at a glance

UK Visa Photo · europe

Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
Pixels @ DPI
413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head size
29–34 mm chin-to-crown
Background
Light grey
Glasses
Not allowed
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
File format
JPEG

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UK Visa Photo

35 × 45 mm · Light grey background · head 2934 mm

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Requirements
  • For UKVI in-person submission at a VAC: same 35 × 45 mm print as for passport.
  • Light grey/cream background, neutral expression, no glasses.
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