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. 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. PicsForm applies HMPO bands from gov.uk, not a default Schengen template.
Reference spec: UK Passport
Pulled from the PicsForm requirements catalog — confirm on the official portal before you submit.
- 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
- Last verified: 2026-08-18
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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.