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United Kingdom document photo specifications — every type compared

United Kingdom requires 3 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.

All United Kingdom document photo specifications

Every document type United Kingdom issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.

Document Photo size Head height Background Last verified Source
Passport 35 × 45 mm 64–76% Cream or light grey gov.uk
Residence Permit 35 × 45 mm 64–76% Plain neutral gov.uk
Visa 35 × 45 mm 64–76% Plain neutral gov.uk

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