Photo Specifications

Please provide 1identical recent photographs of yourself, that have been taken in the last 6 months.

The photographs should be -

1. In colour
   
2. Taken against light grey or cream background
   
3. Sharp focus and clear - free from shadows
   
4. Printed on normal photographic paper
   
5. Passport style (size 45mm high x 35mm wide)
   
6. Full face, without your hair across your face or eyes
   
7. Without hat, helmet or other headgear. You can wear a head veering for religious or medical reasons.
   
8. Without sunglasses, although you can spectacles without colour lenses.
   
9. The applicant should be facing forward, looking straight ahead with a neutral expression (no smiling, frowning or raised eyebrows)
   
   

Note: The UK Border Agency cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements.

For more information on UK Border Agency photograph requirements please visit the UK Border Agency Visa Services website.