UK Visa Photo in Malta

35 × 45 mm · light grey background · UK Visas and Immigration

€6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against UK Visas and Immigration on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

For a UK Visa, UK Visas and Immigration follows the same photo standard as British passports. When you supply a digital photo, the file should be a JPEG of at least 600 by 750 pixels, between 50 KB and 6 MB, upright and not mirrored, and printed copies measure 35 by 45 mm. A light grey, cream or white background works, with even light and no shadows. Face the camera, keep your head straight and do not use filters. Clear prescription glasses are allowed if they do not cover your eyes.

Photo requirements

UK Visa photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 5.7 MB, for UKVI online visa application
Backgroundlight grey, also accepted: cream, white
Head size64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesPlain, evenly lit, no shadows on the face or background; Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about UK Visa photos

What size is a UK Visa photo?

UK Visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a UK Visa photo need?

A plain light grey background (cream, white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a UK Visa photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a UK Visa photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a UK Visa photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by UK Visas and Immigration. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 5.7 MB, for UKVI online visa application. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a UK Visa photo cost in Malta?

€6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: UK Visas and Immigration

Read the rules on the authority's website: UK Visas and Immigration (gov.uk).

Rules last checked against UK Visas and Immigration on 12 October 2026.

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