UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) Photo in New Zealand

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

$11.99 digital file

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

About this photo

The UK Visas and Immigration asks for an UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo of 35 by 45 mm. The background must be plain light grey or cream or white, evenly lit and free of shadows. If you apply online (GOV.UK ETA online application), the file must be at least 600 by 750 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 6 MB. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Show head, shoulders and upper body. Frame it so the head takes 29 to 34 mm of the 45 mm height. From a phone picture we produce the UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo at this size and verify the framing against the UK Visas and Immigration rules.

Photo requirements

UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, at least 600 × 750 pixels, up to 5.7 MB, for GOV.UK ETA online application
Background	light grey, also accepted: cream, white
Head size	64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Only if you have to wear them: no sunglasses or tinted glasses; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face must be clearly visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Taken in a well-lit room against a plain light-coloured background; Show head, shoulders and upper body; Not a photo of your passport or of another photo; Not mirrored, flipped or edited

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. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
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 ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photos

What size is a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo?

UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) 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 ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) 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 ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo?

Yes. Only if you have to wear them: no sunglasses or tinted glasses; eyes not covered by frames, glare, reflection or shadow.

Can I smile in a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) 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 must be clearly visible.

Can I take a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) 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 GOV.UK ETA online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) photo cost in New Zealand?

$11.99 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).