What size is a UK Visa photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What is the UK Visa photo size in pixels?

413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a UK Visa photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a UK Visa photo need?

Plain light grey (#F0F0F0). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does UK Visa require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 64–76% of the photo height (28.8 mm (1.13 in) to 34.2 mm (1.35 in)).

Can I take a UK Visa photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old UK Visa photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

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A UK Visa photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a light grey background and head height 64–76% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to HM Passport Office / UK Visas and Immigration (gov.uk) for United Kingdom, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

UK Visa sample 35×45-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 1

UK Visa sample 35×45-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Digital pixels: 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 64–76% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
Background: light grey (#F0F0F0)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Typical max file size: 5000 KB
Common print: 1.38 × 1.77 in

UKVI digital visa photo: at least 600×750 px JPEG, 50 KB–6 MB, plain light background. Printed 35×45 mm still used where a centre asks for paper photos.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 64–76% height band.
Plain light grey background (#F0F0F0).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with UK Visa pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

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