United KingdomUK Visa and eVisa Photo Requirements: 600 x 750 Pixels, 50 KB to 6 MB, JPG and a Plain Light Background
GOV.UK: a vertical JPG at least 600 x 750 pixels, between 50 KB and 6 MB, on a plain light background, showing head, shoulders and upper body.
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Key points
5 points- GOV.UK asks for a digital photo at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall.
- File size is at least 50 KB and no more than 6 MB, in jpg or jpeg format, vertically orientated.
- The photo is taken against a plain light-coloured background in clear contrast to it.
- It must show your head, shoulders and upper body — not a tight passport crop.
- The photo can be taken with a phone or tablet.
A UK visa or immigration permission is now largely digital, and the photo you upload for it follows a different rulebook from the printed UK passport photo. GOV.UK’s page “Take a photo of your face for a visa application or permission” sets out the file limits and what the picture has to show.
File requirements
| Requirement | GOV.UK |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall |
| File size | At least 50 KB and no more than 6 MB |
| Format | jpg or jpeg |
| Orientation | Vertical |
Both limits matter: a tiny, heavily compressed copy below 50 KB can be as unwelcome as a 12-megapixel original above 6 MB.
What the photo must show
- Taken against a plain light-coloured background.
- In clear contrast to the background — a pale shirt against a pale wall is the usual failure.
- Showing your head, shoulders and upper body.
It can be taken with a phone or tablet, so a studio visit is not required.
Tips for a clean phone photo
- Stand in front of a plain pale wall with soft light from a window in front of you.
- Wear something that contrasts with the wall.
- Hold the phone upright, so the file comes out vertical, and ask someone else to take the photo.
- Check the saved file: dimensions at least 600 x 750 and a size between 50 KB and 6 MB.
Our UK eVisa photo tool sets the vertical frame and exports a JPG within those limits.
04Questions
4 answers01What size must a UK eVisa photo be?
At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, vertically orientated.
02What is the file size limit?
At least 50 KB and no more than 6 MB, as a jpg or jpeg file.
03Can I take the photo on my phone?
Yes, GOV.UK says it can be taken with a phone or tablet.
04What background should I use?
A plain light-coloured background in clear contrast to you.
05Official sources
Author: Yevhen Kravchenko. Published . Checked against official sources on .
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