签证照片要求Photoguide

The photographs below are for guidance only. They provide examples of acceptable photographs. Examples of unacceptable photographs are given on the following page. Acceptable Head coverings for religious or medical grounds are allowed Acceptable But preferable to remove spectacles to avoid any possibility of your photo being rejected Acceptable But preferable to remove spectacles to avoid any possibility of your photo being rejected UKBA PHOTOGRAPH GUIDANCE for immigration applications made outside the UK (version 4/2009) The photographs which you have to provide with your application must be in the format specified below. These format requirements meet internationally agreed standards. If the photographs are not in this format, they will be rejected, and may cause a delay in processing your application Photographs must be  identical where two photographs of the individual are required  in colour, not black and white  taken against a light grey or cream background  45 millimetres (mm) high x 35 mm wide  able to fit into the template opposite, with the eyes positioned in the shaded area  free from shadows  taken with the eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses or tinted spectacles, and no hair across the eyes)  with the subject facing forward, looking straight at the camera  with a neutral expression with the mouth closed (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows)  of each person on their own (no objects such as dummies or toys, or other people visible)  taken with nothing covering the face  in sharp focus and clear  with a strong definition between face and background. Photographs must also  be a recent true likeness of the individual, taken within the last 6 months  be undamaged (not torn, creased or marked)  be free from reflection or glare on spectacles, the frames of which must not cover the eyes (if possible, we recommend photographs without spectacles to avoid the risk of rejection because of glare or reflection)  be free from “redeye”  be free from airbrushing or similar enhancement (for example photographs must not be „photoshopped‟ or „touched-up‟ or otherwise digitally altered)  be taken of the full head, without any covering unless worn for religious or medical reasons  be printed professionally or taken in a passport photo booth. Photos printed at home are unlikely to be of an acceptable standard Good Good Good Not acceptable The scarf creates a shadow. Not acceptable Hair covering the face is not permitted Not acceptable The spectacles cover the eye Children  Photographs of children aged six and over must meet the full format requirements set out in this guidance.  Photographs of children aged five and under must show a clear image that is a true likeness of the child. As young children can be difficult to photograph, children aged five and under do not need to have a neutral expression or to look directly at the camera, but they must face forward and meet all other format requirements.  In addition, babies under one year old do not need to have their eyes open even though this is preferable. All other requirements must be met. If the baby‟s head needs to be supported, the supporting hand must not be in the picture.  If you have difficulty in meeting these conditions, you should use a photographer instead of a photo booth. If you choose to use a professional photographer, please ensure that they are aware of the format requirements specified in this guidance, particularly that the photographs will not show a white background when printed. Please note that it is your responsibility to provide acceptable photographs in the format specified in this guidance. If you do not, your application may be delayed. Please also note that the photographs provided by you become part of our official records and we will not return them. Examples of unacceptable photographs Not acceptable Hair covering the face is not permitted Not acceptable Dark glasses and smiling are not permitted Not acceptable Any dummies should be removed before the photo is taken Not acceptable Covering of facial features is not permitted Not acceptable Hats are not permitted Not acceptable The photograph is blurred Not acceptable The photograph contains more than one person Not acceptable Portrait style photographs are not permitted Not acceptable Opening the mouth Not acceptable The subject is too far from the camera Not acceptable The subject is too close to the camera Not acceptable The photograph contains more than one person Not acceptable Even a slight smile distorts the normal facial features Not acceptable The background is not light grey or cream