What size is a UK BRP photo?

A UK Biometric Residence Permit photo must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI) with a plain white background and head height of 29–34mm from chin to crown.

Is the BRP photo the same as a UK passport photo?

Almost — the size, head height, and expression rules are the same as a UK passport photo. The difference is the background: BRP photos require plain white, while UK passports require light grey or cream.

Where is the BRP photo captured?

Most BRP photos are captured at a UKVCAS biometric appointment after applying for leave to remain, or at a post office for BRP replacement. Bringing a compliant reference photo helps the technician set up the capture quickly.

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UK BRP (Biometric Residence Permit)

UK BRP Expired: eVisa Replacement and Legacy Photo Guidance

UK biometric residence permits expired on 31 December 2024 and were replaced by eVisas. Read legacy BRP photo information and current official guidance.

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UK BRP Photo Requirements (Biometric Residence Permit)

Physical UK Biometric Residence Permits expired on 31 December 2024 and were replaced by the Home Office eVisa system. This page is retained only to explain legacy photo specifications and should not be used to purchase or prepare a new BRP photo.

Print size: 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI).
Background: plain white — BRP differs from the UK passport here, which uses light grey.
Head height: 29–34mm chin to crown (64–76% of image height).
Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open looking at the camera.
No glasses, no head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
Photo must be in sharp focus and taken within the last month.

BRP Replacement and BRP Issuance Use the Same Photo Standard

Whether you are receiving a first BRP after a visa decision, replacing a lost or stolen BRP, or extending leave to remain, the photo standard is the same biometric specification. The card itself is printed with the photo captured at the biometric appointment, so quality matters.

First BRP after entry visa — captured at UKVCAS during application.
BRP replacement (lost, stolen, damaged) — photo captured at a post office.
BRP extension — captured at the biometric appointment for the new application.

Top BRP Photo Rejection Reasons

These are the most common reasons BRP photo capture fails at the appointment.

Off-white or coloured background — must be plain white.
Glasses or reflective lenses.
Head tilted, turned, or chin too high/low.
Smiling or visible teeth — neutral expression only.
Hair covering the face or eyes.
Insufficient lighting causing shadows on the face.

Why Use Our BRP Photo Checker

Preview a fully compliant 35×45mm JPEG before paying — head measurement, background replacement, glasses detection, and expression checks all run before checkout.

Crops to 35×45mm at 300 DPI with the correct head position.
Replaces the background with a compliant plain white.
Measures head height against the 29–34mm requirement.
Detects glasses, smile, head tilt, and shadows.

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UK BRP Expired: eVisa Replacement and Legacy Photo Guidance

UK BRP Photo Requirements (Biometric Residence Permit)

BRP Replacement and BRP Issuance Use the Same Photo Standard

Top BRP Photo Rejection Reasons

Why Use Our BRP Photo Checker

Photo Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

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