1200×1500 px Rules checked Sep 30, 2026

UK visa photo: size and rules

A UK visa photo is 1200×1500 px. Plain light-coloured. No glasses unless medically needed. Take yours at home with PassportOwl: checked against every rule, accepted or your money back.

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UK visa photo requirements

From the official source. We check each one on your photo.

Photo size	At least 600 × 750 pixels; we give you 1200 × 1500 px
Background	Plain light-coloured
File	JPEG, 50 KB to 6 MB
Glasses	Not allowed, unless medically needed (signed statement)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open
Head covering	Religious or medical only

Rules to know

At least 600 px wide and 750 px tall, portrait
JPEG, 50 KB to 6 MB
Head, shoulders and upper body
Not edited
No shadows, objects or other people

Source: Take a photo for a visa application - GOV.UK . Checked Sep 30, 2026. PassportOwl is not affiliated with any government.

Questions

What size is a UK visa photo?

1200×1500 px.

Can I use a US passport photo for my UK visa?

No. A US passport photo is 2 × 2 inches; the UK visa needs 1200×1500 px, with a different head size.

Can I take a UK visa photo at home?

Yes. Take it with your phone or webcam, or upload one. We crop it to 1200×1500 px, check it against every official rule and show you the result before you pay.

Is it guaranteed?

Yes. If the UK visa is turned down for a photo reason, we refund you in full and make you a new photo, free.

Can I wear glasses?

No glasses unless medically needed.

UK visa photo: size and rules

UK visa photo requirements

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