Jersey Digital Immigration Permission Photo Guide
Learn how to prepare a correct photo for your digital permission to travel to Jersey with clear requirements and file rules.
Understanding Your Digital Permission Photo
From 1 July 2026, Jersey visa applicants receive digital permission linked to their passport instead of a physical immigration document[1]. The application process may reuse your biometrics or request a new live digital face image, and the method to capture your photo can vary[1][2]. You should confirm the exact steps required for your specific application with the issuing office or organisation[1].
The authority does not publish one standard print size for this digital process. If you need a practice crop, this page uses 35 by 45 mm (1.38 by 1.77 inches) as a common size. Check the instructions for your application before preparing an image.
Official Size and File Requirements
If your application asks you to upload a digital photo, it must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and between 50 KB and 6 MB[2].
The cited guidance does not specify a head-height measurement. Follow the photo instructions shown for your application.
Keep your file within the size limits and follow the upload instructions shown for your application.
Background and Lighting Setup
For a self-submitted digital photo, use a plain light-coloured background[2]. Avoid patterned walls, wallpaper, or textures that can distract the digital review system.
Use even lighting and avoid shadows on your face or the background. The guidance recommends asking another person to take the photo[2].
Position yourself about 1 to 1.5 metres away from the camera lens. Keep the camera at your exact eye level so your face is captured straight on without an upward or downward tilt.
Expression, Glasses, and Headwear
You must maintain a neutral expression with your mouth closed when the photo is taken[2]. Do not smile, frown, or open your mouth. Keep your eyes open and looking directly at the camera lens.
Do not wear glasses unless you have to. If you must wear them, they cannot be tinted or sunglasses, and your eyes must not be covered by the frames, glare, reflection or shadow[2].
Head coverings are allowed for religious or medical reasons; your facial features from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead must remain clearly visible[2].
Rules for Infants and Children
Taking photos of young children follows more relaxed rules due to the challenges of posing them[2]. Children under 6 years old do not need to look straight at the camera or keep a plain expression[2].
Babies under 1 year old do not need to have their eyes open[2]. Someone may support a baby with a hand, but the hand must not be visible in the final picture[2].
For infants, you can lay them down on a plain light-coloured sheet on the floor and take the picture from directly above. Make sure the lighting is bright enough to avoid casting shadows over the baby.
Preparing Your Photo Step by Step
Stand about 1 to 1.5 metres away from the camera, keeping the lens at your eye level. Take several test shots until you find one with clear focus and even lighting.
Review your test photos on a computer screen or large display to check for minor flaws, such as stray hairs across your eyes, glares on your skin, or shadows behind your ears.
You can use the tool above to adjust your image and check the proportions before you submit it to the application portal.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The guidance requires a clear, in-focus photo[2]. Check that your image is sharp before uploading it.
Another common mistake is taking a selfie with your arm outstretched. This causes your head to look too large compared to your body and distorts your facial features. Always have someone else take the picture or use a tripod with a timer.
Avoid heavy digital filters or editing tools that change your skin tone or face shape. The system expects a natural, realistic picture of your appearance.
Before You Submit
Double-check that your image file meets the pixel dimensions and file size limits before uploading[2].
Verify that your application uses a digital upload or if you need to visit an office for a live capture. If the office takes the photo for you, follow their staff instructions closely.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Jersey digital immigration permission photo?
The authority does not publish a standard print size for this digital process. Check your application instructions for the photo method and requirements.
What are the file size limits for uploading?
If your application asks you to upload a photo, the file must be between 50 KB and 6 MB and at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall[2].
Can I wear glasses in my digital photo?
Glasses are conditional and usually discouraged to prevent glare, reflections, or frames covering your eyes[2].
Do babies need to look at the camera?
No. Babies under 1 year old do not need to have their eyes open, and children under 6 do not need a plain expression or direct gaze[2].
Can I use a selfie for my digital immigration permission photo?
Arm's length selfies often distort facial proportions. It is best to have someone else take the photo from a proper distance or use a tripod.