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United Kingdom Visa photo maker

A United Kingdom visa photo is 35x45mm (about 413x531px at 300dpi) on a light grey / cream background. Make the final photo and print sheet locally below.

For a UK visa you usually upload a digital photo: at least 600x750 px (vertical), JPEG, between 50KB and 6MB, on a plain light-coloured background. Show head, shoulders and upper body, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and unobstructed. Printed photos follow the 35x45mm passport format.

No upload413x531pxLight grey / cream
Size illustration · not an application photo

A sizing reference. Review the official application instructions.

Requisitos de la foto

País y tipo de documento

United Kingdom · Visado35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px

Revisa que el rostro quede centrado, con expresión neutra y fondo liso antes de descargar.

Fuente: gov.uk（How to take a photo for a visa application） — gov.uk

Spec proof sheet

United Kingdom Visa photo specification

Check 2026 rule changes
Size
35 x 45 mm
Pixels (300dpi)
413 x 531 px
Background
Light grey / cream
Head height
29-34 mm

Key requirements

35x45mm, output 413x531px at 300dpi

Light grey / cream background, even, clean and shadow-free

Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open

Check facial sharpness and crop margins before export

Print sheet

The tool creates both a single photo and a print sheet. When printing, disable scaling and use 100% actual size.

How the UK passport photo process works

A UK passport photo is 35×45 mm with the face (chin to crown) measuring 29–34 mm, on a plain light grey or cream background — not pure white. The easiest route is the fully digital one: when you apply on GOV.UK you upload a single photo and the system checks it automatically, so a print is optional. The photo must be taken within the last month and show a plain, neutral expression with your mouth closed and eyes open. Snapfora sizes to 35×45 mm and shows the head-height band so you stay inside the 29–34 mm requirement that trips up most home photos.

Printing a UK passport photo

Most UK applicants never print at all — the digital GOV.UK route accepts an uploaded JPEG and is the cheapest, fastest option. If you need a hard copy for a paper application or a child's first passport, tile the 35×45 mm image onto a 6×4 inch sheet and use a Boots, Asda, or Max Spielmann print machine, or any photo kiosk that outputs 6×4 prints, then cut to size along the guides.

Other United Kingdom document specs

Passport

FAQ

What size is a United Kingdom Visa photo?

35x45mm, about 413x531px at 300dpi, on a light grey / cream background. For a UK visa you usually upload a digital photo: at least 600x750 px (vertical), JPEG, between 50KB and 6MB, on a plain light-coloured background. Show head, shoulders and upper body, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and unobstructed. Printed photos follow the 35x45mm passport format.

Can I make it at home?

Yes. Upload a front-facing photo and the tool crops it, aligns your face, builds the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?

No. Snapfora builds to published specs and gives you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority. Cross-check the official source before submitting.