Every UK ID photo,
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2 document types — passport, visa, and ID photo specs for UK, with the dimensions and background rules each one expects.
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Specs and tools for every document we support.
Guides for every situation
Practical writeups from the team that handles compliance review.
Australia Visa Photo (UK)
Australian visa photo for UK applicants: same 35x45mm size but different rules. No glasses, no smiling, white background. ImmiAccount specs and common mistakes.
France Visa Photo (UK)
France visa photo specs for British applicants: 35x45mm, light grey/blue background. Same size as UK passport but background differs and glasses are allowed. Post-Brexit visa guide.
Apply / Renew Passport
Apply for or renew a UK passport online at gov.uk. Costs £88.50 for adults online. Processing takes around 10 weeks. Step-by-step guide with photo requirements.
UK Photo Guide (Foreigners)
UK biometric photo specs for foreigners: BRP, visa extensions, ILR, and Skilled Worker visa. 35×45mm, light grey background, no glasses. Where to get photos and what's different from your home country.
Portugal Visa Photo (UK)
Portugal visa photo specs for British applicants: 35x45mm, light grey background. Post-Brexit visa types (D7, D8), VFS Global locations, and common mistakes.
Photo Rejected
Why your UK passport photo was rejected and how to fix it. The 7 most common reasons: wrong background colour, glasses, photo too old, shadows, and more.
Where to Print
Print UK passport photos at Boots, Tesco, Photo-Me booths, Timpson, and more. Step-by-step instructions, prices, and paper tips for each retailer.
UK Visa Photo Requirements
UK visa photos must be 35×45mm on a light grey or cream background. No glasses allowed. Covers Skilled Worker, Student, Family, Visitor, and BRP photos.
UK Passport Photo Requirements
UK passport photos must be 35×45mm on a light grey or cream background. Complete official specifications, digital requirements, and photo code system explained.
Pro tips from our review team
Most UK photo rejections come down to the same five mistakes. Get these right and the rest is easy.
Even lighting
Face a window for soft, natural light. Avoid shadows on your face or behind you — overhead lighting alone usually casts shadows under the eyes.
Neutral expression
Look straight at the camera with both eyes open and mouth closed. A small natural smile is fine; an exaggerated one is not.
Clear face
Hair should not cover your eyes or cast shadows on your face. Remove sunglasses, hats, and most head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
Everyday clothing
Wear what you normally would. Uniforms, camouflage, and white clothing against a white background are common reasons for rejection.
Plain background
Stand against a plain, light-colored wall with no shadows or patterns. We can also remove the background automatically if you can't find a clean wall.
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