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UK Visa Photo from Bangladesh (35×45mm Standard Visitor)

Updated May 2026 · For Bangladeshi applicants · UK Standard Visitor visa (not ETA)

⚠ Bangladeshis need full visa, NOT ETA

UK ETA (GBP 20) is for visa-exempt nationalities. Bangladesh is on visa-required list — full Standard Visitor visa with VFS Global biometric appointment, GBP 115 fee, ~3 weeks processing.

UK Standard Visitor visa photos are 35×45 mm with plain cream or light grey background, per HM Passport Office. For Bangladeshi applicants the format is SMALLER than the Bangladeshi passport (45×55 mm). Same spec at VFS Global UK centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.

Spec at a glance

Size	35 × 45 mm (NOT 45×55 Bangladeshi passport)
Background	Cream or light grey (UK unique)
Face height	29-34 mm (70-80%)
Glasses	Not allowed (banned 2018)
Photo age	Last 6 months

VFS Global UK visa centres in Bangladesh

Dhaka (Gulshan-2) — main centre, capital and central Bangladesh
Chittagong — south-eastern Bangladesh
Sylhet — north-eastern Bangladesh, diaspora hub

Where to get the photo in Bangladesh

VFS Global on-site photo service (BDT 500-800). Knows UK 35×45 mm cream/grey spec.
Local studio (BDT 150-400). Specify "UK visa 35×45 mm, cream or light grey background, no glasses". Bangladeshi studios default to 45×55 mm white passport.
Free online tool at home (BDT 0). IDPhotoSnap UK tool — 35×45 mm с cream/grey background + print-ready PDF.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong size (45×55 Bangladeshi passport) — most common.
White background instead of cream/grey — UK unique.
Glasses worn — banned 2018.
Photo too old — last 6 months.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UK visa photo size for Bangladeshi applicants?

UK Standard Visitor visa photos are 35×45 mm with plain cream or light grey background. Smaller than Bangladeshi passport photo (45×55 mm). Format applies at VFS Global UK visa application centres in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet.

Do I need a UK ETA or Standard Visitor visa as a Bangladeshi citizen?

Bangladeshi citizens need a full Standard Visitor visa, NOT an ETA. The UK ETA (GBP 20) is for ~85 visa-exempt nationalities (US, EU, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Gulf states). Bangladesh is on the visa-required list — full visa application with VFS Global biometric appointment, photo, GBP 115 fee, ~3 weeks processing.

How is the UK visa photo different from a Bangladeshi passport photo?

Bangladeshi passport photos are 45×55 mm with white background. UK Standard Visitor visa is 35×45 mm with cream OR light grey background (unique among most countries). Different size and different background. Not interchangeable.

Where are VFS Global UK visa centres in Bangladesh?

VFS Global operates UK visa application centres in three Bangladeshi cities: Dhaka (Gulshan-2, main centre), Chittagong (south-eastern Bangladesh), and Sylhet (north-eastern Bangladesh, diaspora hub region). All accept the same 35×45 mm UK Standard Visitor visa photo spec.

Where can I get a UK visa photo in Bangladesh?

Three options: (1) VFS Global on-site photo service in Dhaka, Chittagong, or Sylhet (BDT 500-800). Photographer knows the UK cream/grey background spec. (2) Local studio at BDT 150-400 — specify "UK visa 35×45 mm, cream or light grey background, no glasses". Bangladeshi studios default to passport 45×55 mm. (3) Free online tool at home — IDPhotoSnap generates a 35×45 mm UK-compliant photo with correct background.

Can I wear glasses in a UK visa photo?

No. HM Passport Office banned glasses in UK biometric photos since 2018. Religious head covering is permitted if facial features (chin to forehead, both sides of face) are clearly visible.

How many photos do I need at the VFS Global appointment in Bangladesh?

UK Standard Visitor visa applications typically require 1-2 photos at the VFS Global biometric appointment, plus a digital upload during the online application. Our print-ready PDF lays out 6 photos per A4 sheet.

What is the UK visa fee from Bangladesh in 2026?

UK Standard Visitor visa: GBP 115 for 6-month single-entry, GBP 432 for 2-year multi-entry, GBP 798 for 5-year, GBP 998 for 10-year. Visa fee is separate from VFS Global service fee (~BDT 2000-4000). Decision typically takes 3 weeks.

Free UK Standard Visitor visa photo tool

35×45 mm UK-compliant photo with cream or light grey background + print-ready PDF.

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