🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa Photo for $1
Get a compliant 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm) photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
600×750px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
United Kingdom Visa Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm) |
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream background |
| Head size | Head height 29-34mm from chin to crown |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect visa photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wearing glasses — Glasses are NOT allowed in UK visa photos since 2016
Wrong head size — Head height must be 29-34mm from chin to crown
Background not plain — Must be plain white, cream, or light grey with no patterns
Shadows on face — Photo must have even lighting with no shadows
Expression not neutral — Neutral expression with mouth closed required
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm).
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- Boots ~£0.15
- Tesco Photo ~£0.10
- Asda Photo ~£0.10
- Sainsbury's ~£0.12
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 600×750px |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (4:5) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear glasses in my UK visa photo?
No. Since 2016, glasses are not allowed in UK visa photos. This differs from UK passport photos where certain glasses are permitted.
What background colour is required for UK visa photos?
Plain light-coloured background — white, cream, or light grey. No patterns or textures.
Are UK visa photo requirements the same as passport photos?
Almost identical, but the key difference is that glasses are NOT allowed for UK visa photos, whereas they are permitted for passports (with restrictions).
What size is a UK visa photo?
35mm × 45mm — the same dimensions as a UK passport photo. The head height should measure 29-34mm from chin to crown of head.
Ready to create your visa photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
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Official source: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports