United Kingdom
UK Visa Photo
35 × 45 mm (420 × 540 px), JPEG under 200 KB.
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UK Visa Photo
United Kingdom- Dimensions
- 420 × 540 px35 × 45 mm
- File size
- under 200 KB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on GOV.UK, Photo guidance, since requirements change without notice.
Drop your file hereFace the camera against a plain, evenly lit wall
| Pixel dimensions | 420 × 540 px |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Resolution | 305 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Maximum file size | 200 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream |
| Head height | 50–69% of image height |
Every rule
- 35 × 45 mm, which is 420 × 540 px at 300 DPI.
- JPEG under 200 KB.
- Plain light grey or cream background.
- Face the camera squarely with a neutral expression.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
Photo is the right size in mm but rejected as low resolution.
Millimetres mean nothing without DPI. 35 × 45 mm must be produced at 300 DPI to reach 420 × 540 px.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
GOV.UK, Photo guidance ↗