Getting the right UK visa photo shouldn’t be a nuisance, and with the UK Visa Photo Maker by VisaFast, it isn’t. Whether it’s for you or your little one, the tool handles all the tricky stuff like size, background, and face alignment. No need to stress about photo rules or waste time on retakes. Just upload a photo, and we’ll handle the rest. It’s quick, simple, and gets you one step closer to your UK adventure without the photo drama.
Guidance on Utilizing the UK Visa Photo Creation Tool
The following steps detail how to prepare your passport photograph to comply with United Kingdom visa requirements:
Photo Input: Select a photograph from your device in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format, or utilize our integrated selfie function for immediate capture.
Automated Formatting: The tool will automatically adjust and standardize your uploaded image to precisely meet the UK visa’s dimensional specifications.
Photo Retrieval: Download your photo following the application process with all formatting adjustments completed.
Following the creation of your visa-compliant photograph, you are encouraged to begin the UK visa application process via VisaFast. We’ll proactively aid with all elements throughout your application journey.
United Kingdom visa photo requirements
Here are the United Kingdom visa passport size photo specifications:
Height: 29mm and 34mm high
File Size: 50KB and no more than 10MB
Photo format: JPG, JPEG, PNG
Background: White
Face Size: 80% of photograph
Borders: No
Recent: No more than 3- 6 months old
Face orientation: Full face, facing forward
Quality: clear and in focus
Facial expression: Neutral, no smiling
Note: The VisaFast visa photo tool automatically handles all the above specifications to make your application process smooth. VisaFast ensures your photo is perfect for submission, even for minors.
United Kingdom Visa Photograph Specifications
A United Kingdom visa photograph must conform to specific dimensions. The photograph’s height must be between 29mm and 34mm. The image should clearly display your entire face, with the uppermost portion of your shoulders visible. Approximately 80% of the photograph’s area should be dedicated to your face. The image must possess vertical alignment, ensuring your head is centrally positioned and facing directly towards the camera lens.

United Kingdom Visa Passport Photo Specifications
All passport photographs submitted for a United Kingdom visa application must adhere to specific technical requirements. Acceptable file formats include JPG, JPEG, or PNG. Digital submissions require a file size limit of 50KB, with no individual file size exceeding 10MB. The photograph must be of high quality, possessing clear resolution and avoiding any visible pixelation. For printed applications, a matte or glossy professional photo paper should be utilized.
Necessary Specifications
The document’s background must be solid white, with no printed patterns, shadow effects, or extraneous objects. Such uniformity is crucial to ensure the subject’s facial features are clearly visible and comply with biometric scanning protocols.

Face Size & Positioning
Your face must occupy approximately 80% of the image. It should be centered and upright, showing the full face from the chin to the top of the head. The image must not be cropped too tightly or include borders.
No Borders Allowed
Photos must be submitted without any borders, frames, or edge lines. The entire focus should be on your face, with no visual distractions.
Recent Photographs
All submitted photographs must have been taken no more than 6 months ago to accurately represent your current appearance. Photographic submissions that are significantly outdated may result in processing delays or potential rejection.
Orientation & Head Position
Face the camera directly with your head upright and centered. Side angles, tilted heads, and profile shots are not allowed. Your eyes should look straight into the lens and be visible.
Quality
Your photo must be sharp, well-lit, and clear. Avoid blurring, pixelation, shadows, or over/underexposure. Both your face and the background should be evenly lit.
Facial Expression
The applicant should maintain a neutral facial expression, characterized by a closed mouth and fully open eyes. Smiling, frowning, or any upward movement of eyebrows is prohibited. Hair must not obstruct any portion of the face or eyes.
Optical Correction & Headwear
Clear, non-reflective eyewear is permitted provided the lenses do not impede visibility. Tinted lenses are strictly prohibited. Head coverings are permitted exclusively for sincerely held religious beliefs and must not obscure the facial features or create shadowing effects.

UK Visa Photographs for Children
- Photographs of infants younger than 1 year do not require the child’s eyes to be open.
- The image should be a clear frontal view.
- It is prohibited to include toys, hands, or other individuals within the photograph.
- The child must exhibit a neutral facial expression with their mouth closed.
- Photographs must be of high quality and conform to mandated background and size specifications.

Guidelines for UK Visa Photographs
Utilize even illumination to prevent the formation of shadows.
The photograph must have been captured within the last 3-6 months days.
Maintain a neutral expression, ensuring that your mouth is fully closed.
Employ a photograph of high resolution—free from pixelation.
Verify that your entire head and both shoulders are clearly visible within the frame.
Implement a solid, uniform white background for the photograph.
When wearing religious head attire, select a dark colored head covering that contrasts effectively with the backdrop.
Individuals wearing spectacles or corrective lenses must do so without glare and with clearly visible eyes.
Important Considerations for UK Visa Photographs
Ensure your photograph is undamaged, unfurled, and free from blemishes or marks.
Ensure that your hair does not obscure your face or any portion of your eyes.
Submissions must not include photographs with red-eye effects or individuals wearing colored contact lenses.
It is prohibited to wear sunglasses or tinted lenses during the photographic process.
Avoid tilting your head or directing your gaze away from the camera when the photograph is taken.
What photo formats does the tool accept?
The photo upload is accepted in either JPG, JPEG, or PNG file formats.
Can I use a selfie taken on my phone?
Yes! You can upload a photo from your gallery or take a fresh selfie using your phone or webcam.
What photo size does the UK visa require?
The required photo height is between 29mm and 34mm, with the face covering about 80% of the photo area.
Does the tool automatically crop and resize my photo?
Absolutely. Upon activation of the ‘Transform’ function, the system executes image modifications including cropping, resizing, background rectification, and automated alignment procedures.