100% compliant with UK government requirements. Perfect for passports, visas, driving licences, ID cards & more. Instant results guaranteed.
We support all major UK government documents with exact specifications
35x45mm
Online & offline applications
35x45mm
All visa applications
35x45mm
Standard UK driving licence
45x35mm
Identity and residence permits
35x45mm
British National Overseas
35x45mm
Oyster, Railcard, Bus Pass
35x45mm
London travel concession
35x45mm
Shotgun licensing
35x45mm
Discharge book & ID card
...and 10+ more UK document types!
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Standard size for UK passport, visa, and driving licence
No white backgrounds for UK passports
Head should be 29-34mm from chin to crown
Both eyes visible, looking straight at camera
Natural expression, mouth closed, no smiling
High resolution, good lighting, taken within 1 month
Passport, Visa, Driving Licence
ID Card, Residence Permit
Perfect photos from your home in minutes!
Any selfie or photo from your phone. Our AI handles the rest!
Automatic background removal, sizing, and compliance checking.
Get digital file + printable 4x6" sheet instantly!
Everything about UK passport and visa photos
UK passport photos must be 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). The head from chin to crown should be 29-34mm. VisaPics automatically creates the correct size and proportions for your UK passport application.
UK passport photos require a plain light grey or cream background. White backgrounds are NOT accepted for UK passports. VisaPics automatically applies the correct light grey background color.
No, glasses are not allowed in UK passport photos since November 2016. You must remove them for your photo. Medical exemptions are only allowed with a signed letter from your doctor.
No, you should have a neutral expression with your mouth closed. Smiling is not permitted in UK passport photos. Your face should be expressionless and you should be looking straight at the camera.
Yes! Both UK passport and driving licence use the same 35x45mm size with light grey background. Create one photo with VisaPics and use it for both applications.
UK biometric passports (all current UK passports are biometric) require 35x45mm photos with light grey background, neutral expression, no glasses, and clear visibility of both eyes. VisaPics ensures your photo meets all biometric requirements.
Yes! Our AI can process any photo, including selfies. We'll automatically remove the background, adjust to 35x45mm size, apply light grey background, ensure proper head positioning, and verify compliance with all UK government requirements.
UK online passport applications require a digital photo file that meets the same 35x45mm requirements. VisaPics creates a compliant digital file perfect for uploading to the gov.uk passport service.
Your UK passport photo should be taken within the last month to be considered recent. The photo should be a true likeness of how you currently look.
You receive one digital photo file (perfect for online applications) plus a printable 4x6" sheet with multiple copies. The printable sheet typically contains 4-8 photos depending on the size, ready to print at home or any photo shop.
100% compliant photos for passports, visas, driving licences, ID cards & more. Instant results from home!
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