UK visa photo requirements (35×45 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

UK Visas and Immigration expects biometric-style photos for many routes. Your application checklist may specify additional rules—follow the exact link in your confirmation. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Measurements and quality

Use a 35 × 45 mm color photograph with a clear image of your face. The photo should be printed professionally or exported at sufficient resolution so features are sharp when viewed at full size.

Head position and eyes

Face forward, centered, with both eyes visible. No red-eye or reflections covering the eyes. Hair must not cover the eyes.

Background and lighting

Plain light-colored background without texture. Even lighting on the face—avoid one-sided shadows. No borders or decorative frames on the digital file unless the portal requests them.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Select United Kingdom and Visa for the 35×45 mm biometric image many UKVI routes expect. Keep a neutral expression and even lighting; avoid frames or borders in the file unless the application portal adds them automatically. Verify recency and paper size on your appointment letter.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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