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UK Visa Photo Maker

Create a government-compliant UK Visa photo in under 60 seconds. Auto-cropped, auto-sized, AI-verified. No account required.

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35×45mm Official Size

Passport Photo Maker

UK Visa

🌍 Country

📄 Document Type

📐35×45mm (1.4″×1.8″) 🎨Light Grey / Cream 🖨️300 DPI

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We never store, log, or transmit your photos. Your biometric data stays with you.

Official Dimensions

All photo sizes and face ratios are sourced directly from government requirements.

Free JPG Download

Download your compliant passport photo as a high-resolution JPG file at no cost.

AI Verification

MediaPipe AI checks face position, eye line, and proportions against ICAO biometric rules.

How It Works

Five simple steps to a government-ready passport photo.

Select Document Type

Choose your country and the document you need the photo for — passport, visa, or ID card.

Upload Your Photo

Upload any front-facing photo taken against a suitable background. JPG, PNG, and WEBP accepted.

AI Detects Your Face

Our AI engine instantly detects your face and auto-centres it to meet the required proportions.

Fine-Tune the Crop

Drag and zoom until all compliance checks pass. Action tips guide you to fix any issues.

Download Your Photo

Download a print-ready JPG or a multi-photo PDF sheet ready for your local print shop.

Government Verified

Every output is verified against official biometric standards before you can download.

UK Visa Photo Requirements

Official specifications verified against government guidelines.

Width	35mm (1.4 inch)
Height	45mm (1.8 inch)
Resolution	300 DPI
Background	Light Grey / Cream
Format	JPEG (JPG)
Face coverage	64–75% of frame height
Expression	Neutral — mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Not recommended

About UK Visa Photos

The UK visa photo requirement is governed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) — the same branch of the Home Office that handles UK passport immigration checks — and uses the same 35×45 mm biometric format as the UK passport, including the distinctive light grey or cream background that catches so many applicants off guard. If you are applying for a UK Standard Visitor visa, a Student visa, a Skilled Worker visa, or any other UKVI immigration route, your photo must conform to these same standards. The photograph is assessed at two points: first at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) where you attend for biometric enrolment, and again when your application is reviewed by a UKVI caseworker in Sheffield or another UK processing center. One detail that differs from the UK passport process: visa applicants do not require a countersignatory for their photos. The UKVI does not ask for a third-party witness confirmation, unlike HM Passport Office for passport applications. This simplifies the photo process for visa applicants. Most UK visa types — including the Student route, previously known as Tier 4 — require the visa applicant to appear in person at a VAC such as those operated by VFS Global. Many VACs offer a photo capture service on-site, but the quality and compliance of these can be inconsistent. Bringing a correctly sized, properly lit photo that you have prepared in advance gives you greater confidence that your biometric submission is accurate. For the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — introduced in late 2023 for nationals of certain countries — a digital selfie is required through the UK ETA app, not a biometric passport photo. The ETA digital selfie has different requirements from the formal UKVI visa photo described here. This tool produces photos for the formal visa process, not the ETA app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the UK visa photo the same as a passport photo?

Yes. UK visa applications require the same 35×45 mm format with a light grey or cream background. The key difference from the passport process is that visa applications do not require a countersignatory on the back of the photo.

Can I use this for a UK student visa?

Yes. The output meets UKVI photo requirements for the Student route (previously Tier 4) and all other UKVI immigration categories that require a 35×45 mm biometric photo.

Do I need to print this or can I submit digitally?

For most UKVI visa applications, you bring a printed 35×45 mm photo to your VAC biometric enrolment appointment. Some VACs also capture your photo in-person. Download the JPEG from this tool for digital use or print the 4×6 print sheet at a pharmacy.

Why does the UK require a light grey background instead of white?

HM Passport Office and UKVI require light grey or cream specifically to allow the scanned photo to clearly differentiate the subject's head (which may have light-coloured hair or a pale complexion) from the background. Pure white backgrounds can cause contrast issues in automated biometric processing.

Do UK visa photos need a countersignatory?

No. Unlike UK passport applications, UK visa applications processed through UKVI do not require a countersignatory to sign the back of the photo. You simply submit the photo at your VAC appointment.

What is a VAC and do I need to attend one?

A Visa Application Centre (VAC) is a third-party facility (often operated by VFS Global) where visa applicants submit documents and provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph). Most UK visa applicants outside the UK must attend a VAC. Locations vary by country.

Can I apply for a UK visa from India with this photo?

Yes. Indian nationals applying for UK visas through VFS Global VAC centers in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, or Kolkata can use this photo. The format (35×45 mm, light grey background) is accepted at all VFS Global UK visa processing centers.

UK Visa Photo Maker

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How It Works

Select Document Type

Upload Your Photo

AI Detects Your Face

Fine-Tune the Crop

Download Your Photo

Government Verified

UK Visa Photo Requirements

About UK Visa Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

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