Photo requirements
UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) is for a United Kingdom visa application. The photo requires 35 × 45 mm with a solid (#EEEEEE) background. This guide follows information published by HM Passport Office; check the official source before submitting.
- Printed size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Background
- solid (#EEEEEE)
- Official reference
- HM Passport Office
- Source verified
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Photo requirements
Photo specification
Use these values as a preparation guide and confirm current official instructions.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 600 DPI JPEG |
| Background | solid (#EEEEEE) |
| Head height | 72.9% |
| File and resolution | 600 DPI JPEG |
More photo requirements for United Kingdom
- UK Driving Licence 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
- UK ID / residence card 45x35 mm (4.5x3.5 cm)
- British Seaman's card 35x45 mm
- British Seaman's discharge book 35x45 mm
- UK Boat licence 35x45 mm
- UK bus pass 35x45 mm
- UK Bus pass online form - 264x340 px
- London Freedom pass 35x45 mm
- UK BASC Firearms / Shotgun Licensing 35x45 mm
- UK Leisure pass 35x45 mm
- Oyster travel photocard - 35x45 mm
- UK Railcard 35x45 mm
- UK School card 35x45 mm
- UK Taxicard 35x45 mm
- UK BNO passport - 900x1200 px
- UK child passport online - 900x1200 px
- UK Passport online - 900x1200 px
- UK Passport offline 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
How to make this photo online
A clear three-step workflow from portrait to application-ready file.
- 1
Choose the format
Confirm the country and application document before uploading.
- 2
Upload a clear portrait
Use even lighting, face the camera and keep the full head visible.
- 3
Review and download
Check the crop and current issuing-authority rules before submission.
Capture checklist
Start with a strong source photo to reduce avoidable application issues.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression
- Use soft, even light and avoid shadows
- Keep eyes open and facial features unobstructed
- Use a recent color photo without filters
- Check glasses and head-covering rules for your application
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about creating and submitting this document photo.
What photo size does UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) use?
The catalog entry lists 35 × 45 mm with a solid (#EEEEEE) background. Treat this as a preparation reference; the application channel's current instructions remain authoritative.
Does UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) specify a head height?
The current catalog entry lists a 72.9% head height. If the source has changed, its latest instructions take priority.
Where do the UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) requirements come from?
This page cites “Guidance for photographers | GOV.UK” from HM Passport Office, last verified on August 9, 2026. Open it again before submitting.
How do print dimensions and upload pixels differ?
This entry lists 35 × 45 mm. It does not list separate digital dimensions; do not assume any resolution will upload. Physical dimensions, pixel dimensions and file size are separate conditions. Inspect file properties before uploading and avoid automatic scaling when printing. Follow the output format required by your actual application channel.
Does the correct size guarantee photo acceptance?
No. Check the UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) application route, pose, full head, background and file format too. Retake a blurred or shadowed source rather than trying to recover detail by compression. Where digital changes are prohibited, do not replace backgrounds or alter facial features. Keep the original; a software result is not an official acceptance decision.
Official reference
- HM Passport OfficeSource verified