Complete UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) photo specifications for standard visitor visas, student visas, work visas, and all other UK visa types.
Create Your UK Visa Photo| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 45 × 35 mm (note: height × width) |
| Head height | 29–34 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Photo age | Taken within last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Quantity | Two identical photos |
PassportSnap applies the correct UK visa photo dimensions and light grey background automatically.
Create Your UK Visa PhotoUK visa photo requirements are essentially the same as UK passport photo requirements — same dimensions (35×45mm), same light grey or cream background, same head sizing rules. If you have a recent UK passport photo, it can usually be used for visa applications too.
UK visa photos require light grey or cream — not white. This is the most common mistake.
UKVI requires photos taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
Glasses are not permitted in UK visa photos since 2018.