UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo size and requirements

A UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo must be 600 × 750 px minimum (digital) on a plain light-coloured, in clear contrast with you background. Use the tool below to crop yours to the exact size.

Size: 600 × 750 px minimum (digital)
Background: plain light-coloured, in clear contrast with you
Max file size: 6144 KB
Glasses: only if necessary; no sunglasses or tinted lenses; frames, glare, reflection or shadow must not cover the eyes

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Other rules for UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photos

File size at least 50KB and no more than 6MB (as stated by GOV.UK)
JPG/JPEG file, vertically oriented, not mirrored or flipped
Show head, shoulders and upper body; no other objects or people
In colour, clear and in focus, well-lit room, no shadows on face or behind
No filters or software edits; not a scan or photo of a photo or of an ID document; not the same photo as in your passport
Face camera, plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no red eye, no hair over eyes
No head covering unless religious or medical; clothing must cover shoulders and torso
Phone or tablet photos allowed; someone else should take it
Children under 6 need not look at camera or have plain expression; under 1 need not have eyes open

Frequently asked questions

What size is a UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo?

600 × 750 px minimum (digital).

What background is required for a UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo?

A plain light-coloured, in clear contrast with you background, plain and without shadows or patterns.

Can I wear glasses in a UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo?

Only if necessary; no sunglasses or tinted lenses; frames, glare, reflection or shadow must not cover the eyes.

What is the file size limit for a UK visa / immigration permission (digital photo) photo?

The digital file must be no larger than 6144 KB. The tool lowers the JPEG quality automatically to fit.

Other photo sizes

Source: official requirements. Not yet confirmed on an official source: widthMm, heightMm, headHeight, eyeLine, maxPx. The consulate or passport office makes the final decision on whether a photo is accepted.