What size is a UK visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, the same as a UK passport photo.

Is the UK visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both use the same 35x45mm format and requirements.

How many photos do I need for a UK visa?

Typically 2 identical photos are required for a UK visa application.

UK Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

white or light grey

Format

JPEG

Max Size

10000 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last month
2 Plain white or light grey background
3 Neutral expression with mouth closed
4 No sunglasses or tinted lenses
5 Face fully visible, no hair covering eyes
6 High quality with no blur or pixelation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo too old

UK visa photos must be taken within the last month

Background not plain enough

Background must be plain white or light grey with no patterns

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

GOV.UK - Passport photo requirements

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