UK visa photo size India — 35×45 mm, same as your passport photo
Spec pending verification against the official source — confirm on the official portal before you submit.
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A UK visa photo uses the same 35 × 45 mm ICAO size as an Indian passport photo — but the face has to sit a little smaller in the frame, and the background rules are stricter about texture and shadows.
What's the same, what's different
| Requirement | Indian passport | UK visa |
|---|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Face height | ~80–85% of frame | ~70–80% of frame |
| Background | Plain white | Plain, light-coloured, no texture |
| Glasses | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Expression | Neutral | Neutral, mouth closed |
The size is identical, which is why people assume the photo is interchangeable — but the face-to-frame ratio is smaller for UK visas, so a passport photo cropped tightly to the passport spec often needs re-cropping rather than a straight reuse.
Last verified: UNVERIFIED — confirm against the current gov.uk or VFS Global photo guidance before submitting.
How to make one
- Upload a photo taken in even light against a plain background.
- It's cropped to the correct 35 × 45 mm frame with the UK visa's face ratio, not the tighter passport ratio.
- Download the JPEG and upload it to your VFS Global or UK visa application.
FAQ
Can I submit my passport photo for a UK visa? Not reliably — the print size matches but the face-height percentage usually doesn't, which is a common reason applications get sent back for a new photo. Use the dedicated preset above instead.
Is this the same spec as a Schengen visa? Yes — the UK and Schengen visa photo specs are close enough that this page and the Schengen visa photo page use the same preset. Always confirm current KB/file limits on the specific portal you're applying through.
Does this apply to Australia too? Many applicants use the same 35×45 mm ICAO-style photo for Australian visa applications as well — confirm on the current Australian visa portal before relying on it.
Related: Schengen visa photo size · US visa photo size · Indian passport photo size — full spec · Passport photo hub
PhotoFix is an independent private utility. We are not affiliated with the UK government, VFS Global or any visa processing agency. Requirements change — always confirm on the official portal before you submit.