Jersey student visa photo (35×45 mm)

Official Photo Size and Submission Rules

Student visa applications for Jersey go through the UK visa application process and are sent to Jersey for a decision^[1]. The cited sources do not specify a print size. This page uses 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches) as a practical crop size.

Check your application instructions for the required photo method and format. From 1 July 2026, people applying for a Jersey visa receive digital permission linked to their passport instead of a physical immigration document^[1]. The photo method can vary: you may upload a photo or have one taken when giving biometrics^[2][3].

Background, Lighting, and Setting up the Shot

Getting the right lighting is important for a clear, acceptable application image. For a self-submitted digital face photo, you must use a plain light-coloured background^[2]. Avoid patterned wallpaper, textured walls, or objects in the background.

Where biometrics are captured at a centre, staff take the photo^[3]. If you submit a digital photo yourself, follow the guidance in^[2].

Keep the camera at your exact eye level, roughly one to one and a half meters away from your face. This distance prevents your nose or forehead from looking too large in the final frame.

Expression, Glasses, and Head Coverings

For a self-submitted photo, have a plain expression and keep your mouth closed^[2].

Do not wear glasses unless you have to. If you must wear them, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and your eyes must not be covered by the frames, glare, reflection or shadow^[2]. Head coverings are allowed for religious or medical reasons^[2].

There must be no shadows on your face or behind you, and your facial features must be clearly visible^[2]. Look straight at the camera with your eyes open and visible^[2].

Rules for Infants and Children

Taking passport and visa photos for babies and young children can be challenging, but official guidelines provide clear allowances. Children under the age of six do not need to look straight at the camera and do not need to maintain a plain facial expression^[2].

Babies under the age of one are not required to have their eyes open during the shot^[2]. You may support an infant with your hand during the photo shoot, as long as your hand is not visible anywhere in the final image^[2].

For a self-submitted photo, a baby under 1 should lie on a plain light-coloured sheet. Take the photo from above^[2].

Digital File Limits and Specifications

If you upload a digital photo, the file must be between 50 KB and 6 MB^[2].

The photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and must be a JPG or JPEG file^[2].

Check the instructions for your application to find out whether to upload a photo or have one taken at a biometric appointment.

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

Visa applications often face frustrating delays when simple photo rules are ignored. Common mistakes include using a background that is too dark, patterned, or cluttered with household items.

For a self-submitted photo, use a plain expression with your mouth closed, keep your eyes open and visible, and avoid shadows on your face or behind you^[2].

The photo must be clear, in focus, in colour and taken in a well-lit room^[2].

Preparing Print Sheets for Kiosks

The photo method varies by application. You may submit a digital photo or have a photo taken when you give biometrics^[2][3].

If you are asked to submit a digital photo, follow the size and file requirements in^[2].

If you are asked to submit a digital photo, follow the format requirements in^[2].