2026-08-07 · 7 min read · PicsForm Editorial
Upload a digital passport or visa photo for the UK
UK digital photo rules for HMPO passport renewals and UKVI visa applications: pixels, file size, background, and photo codes.
HMPO digital passport photos
35×45 mm framing with 29–34 mm chin-to-crown.
More details
35×45 mm framing with 29–34 mm chin-to-crown. Cream or light grey background. Digital services may route through approved photo providers that return a photo code — confirm on gov.uk before upload.
UKVI visa digital specs
- Minimum 600×750 px JPEG
- 50 KB–6 MB file size
- Plain light background
- Taken within 30 days for most routes
Do not use Schengen crops
UK head-size rules differ from generic EU 32–36 mm examples.
More details
UK head-size rules differ from generic EU 32–36 mm examples. PicsForm applies HMPO bands from gov.uk, not a default Schengen template.
Reference: UK Passport
From the PicsForm catalog — confirm on the official portal.
- Document: UK Passport
- Country: United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm): 35 × 45
- Pixels @ DPI: 413 × 531 @ 300
- Head height: 64–76%
- Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
- Background: light grey
- Official source: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports
How PicsForm fits your workflow
PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.