Official Specifications

United Kingdom
UK Visa Photo

Free AI-powered photo generator for United Kingdom UK Visa. Automatic background removal, compliance checking, and instant download in the exact 35×45mm format required.

Size: 35×45mm (413×531px)

Light Grey or Cream BackgroundNo Glasses

Important: Glasses are not allowed. White background is prohibited. CRITICAL: Background must be light grey/cream, NOT white! Photo must be taken within LAST MONTH. Glasses banned since 2024.

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Instant Processing

AI removes background and crops to exact size in seconds

100% Compliant

Meets official United Kingdom government specifications

Privacy First

Auto-delete after 30 minutes, no permanent storage

Official Requirements

Complete specifications for United Kingdom UK Visa

Requirements

Photo Dimensions

Physical Size

35×45mm

Digital Size

413×531px

Background Color

Light Grey or Cream

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White Prohibited

File Requirements

File Size

Max 10000KB

Format

JPEG

Photo Rules

Glasses

Not Allowed

Eyes Open

Required

Neutral Expression

Required

Headwear

religious only

Important Note

CRITICAL: Background must be light grey/cream, NOT white! Photo must be taken within LAST MONTH. Glasses banned since 2024.

Source: Official Guidelines • Last verified: 2/25/2026

Tips for Best Results

Good Lighting: Use natural light or bright indoor lighting, avoid harsh shadows on face or background
Neutral Expression: Keep mouth closed, face camera directly with eyes open and visible
Remove Glasses: United Kingdom UK Visa does not permit eyeglasses in photos
No Head Tilt: Face should be straight, not tilted to either side (maximum 5° tilt)
Ears Visible: Ears should preferably be visible
Recent Photo: Photo must be taken within the last 1 months

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AI Processing

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Compliance Check

Instant validation against official requirements.

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Auto-Delete

Your photo is automatically deleted after 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our passport photo service

Yes, completely free. No watermarks, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. We believe everyone should have access to compliant passport photos without paying expensive fees.

Our AI uses advanced computer vision to detect your face, analyze positioning, remove the background, and crop to exact government specifications. The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Our specifications are sourced directly from official government guidelines and updated regularly. While we ensure technical compliance, final acceptance is at the discretion of the issuing authority. We recommend reviewing your local requirements.

Privacy is our priority. All photos are automatically deleted 30 minutes after download. We never store, share, or use your photos for any purpose beyond the immediate processing.

We support 200+ countries and 37+ document types including passports, visas, national IDs, driving licenses, and residence permits. Our database includes detailed specifications for India, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, China, Australia, and more.

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