What size should a UK Visa Photo photo be?

A UK Visa Photo photo should be 600×750 pixels (35×45 mm) at 428 DPI — a portrait (taller than wide) format on a light grey background.

What is the maximum file size for a UK Visa Photo photo?

The file should be at or under 9.8 MB. Resize to 600×750 pixels first, then compress to meet the limit — compressing a large image first causes the blocky artifacts that trigger a quality rejection.

How much of the photo should my head fill for a UK Visa Photo?

Your head should take up roughly 64–76% of the total image height. A head that is too small or too large is one of the most common rejection reasons.

Can I take a UK Visa Photo photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Use soft, even lighting with no shadows, stand in front of a light grey background, keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, and face the camera squarely. Check the result against the UK Visa Photo requirements before submitting, since upload portals enforce size and file limits automatically.

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Real UK Visa Photo Rejection Data

34.6% of UK Visa Photo photos were rejected on first submission, based on 26 checks run through VisaPhotoCheck.

Most common reasons a rejected photo failed

Crop or framing56%
Head pose or angle33%
Accessories (glasses, hats, headphones)11%
Expression11%
Lighting or shadows11%

Each figure is the share of rejected UK Visa Photo photos that failed that specific check. A single rejection often fails more than one check, so these do not add up to 100%.

Based on VisaPhotoCheck's own UK Visa Photo submissions — this reflects our users, not an official or industry-wide rejection rate.

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