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UK visa photo checker

Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official United Kingdom spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.

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Tap to start the camera Use the rear camera if someone can take it for you — it's sharper than the selfie cam. or check a photo you already have

Compliance gates

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Tip: face a window for soft, even light. Overhead lights cause the shadows that get photos rejected.

Measured against the published spec — not a guarantee of acceptance. Confirm any “?” items yourself. No AI edits applied.

Official United Kingdom photo requirements ↗

UK Visa photo requirements

35×45 mm, plain white background, head 29–34 mm. UK visa photos require a white background (unlike passport photos which use light grey). Verified from UK Visas & Immigration (gov.uk).

35 mm wide × 45 mm tall; digital at least 600×750 px, under 6 MB
Head 29–34 mm from chin to crown
Plain white background (note: visas require white, not light grey)
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
No glasses, no head coverings (unless religious/medical)
No shadows on face or background
Taken within the last 6 months, colour, unedited

Common rejection reasons

Light grey background (white required for visa — opposite of passport)
Head outside the 29–34 mm range
Shadows or reflections
Glasses or anything obscuring the face
Photo altered by software

Frequently asked questions

Is the UK visa photo different from the passport photo?

Yes — the key difference is the background. UK visas require a plain white background, while UK passport photos require a light-grey or cream background.

What size is a UK visa photo?

35 mm wide × 45 mm tall, at least 600×750 pixels for digital submission, under 6 MB.

How big should my head be?

29–34 mm from chin to crown — the same as for a UK passport photo.

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