UK visa photo size India — 35×45 mm, same as your passport photo
A UK visa photo from India uses the same 35×45 mm ICAO size as your passport photo. What's different, and how to make one free.
Last verified: 2026-07-22 · official source
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UK / Schengen / Australia Visa specs are sourced from official notifications and may change. Always confirm against your portal before submitting. PhotoFix does not guarantee acceptance — we build to published requirements.
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: 2026-07-22 — against gov.uk passport-style photo guidance and VFS Global UK visa checklist.
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.
A Schengen visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, the same ICAO standard as an Indian passport photo, with a plain light background and a slightly smaller face-to-frame ratio than the passport requires.
The spec
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Ratio | 7:9 portrait |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured, evenly lit |
| Face height | Roughly 70–80% of the frame |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not permitted in most cases |
Last verified: 2026-07-22 — against VFS Global Schengen visa photo guidance. Individual Schengen countries can add minor requirements.
Applying through multiple Schengen countries
The Schengen area covers many countries, and while the photo standard is shared, the application centre (commonly VFS Global in India) may restate file size or format rules slightly differently depending on which country's visa you're applying for. Confirm the specific country's current checklist before your appointment.
How to make one
- Upload a photo in even light against any background.
- It's cropped to 35 × 45 mm at the correct face ratio and the background is set to a plain light tone.
- Download the JPEG for your VFS Global appointment or online submission.
FAQ
Is a Schengen visa photo the same as a UK visa photo? Close enough that this page uses the same preset as UK visa photo size — but always check the specific country's current checklist, since minor differences do appear.
Can the photo be older than 6 months? Most Schengen guidance asks for a photo taken within the last 6 months that resembles your current appearance — an older photo is a common rejection reason at the counter.
Do I need a printed photo or just digital? Many Schengen visa applications through VFS Global still require a physical printed photo at the appointment, not just a digital upload — confirm this and use the print sheet guide if so.
Related: UK visa photo size · US visa photo size · Passport photo hub
PhotoFix is an independent private utility. We are not affiliated with any Schengen country's government, VFS Global or any embassy. Requirements change — always confirm on the official portal before you submit.
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Same 35×45 mm ICAO size — reuse your passport photo.
UK / Schengen / Australia Visa specs are sourced from official notifications and may change. Always confirm against your portal before submitting. PhotoFix does not guarantee acceptance — we build to published requirements.