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

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

⚠ Red Indonesian background fails UK visa

Indonesian visa/ID convention often uses RED background. UK requires cream or light grey. Red is rejected outright at VFS Global UK appointment.

UK Standard Visitor visa photos are 35×45 mm with plain cream or light grey background, per HM Passport Office. For Indonesian applicants the background convention differs — Indonesian visa/ID photos commonly use red. Same UK spec at VFS Global centres in Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and Medan.

Spec at a glance

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

VFS Global UK visa centres in Indonesia

Jakarta — main centre, capital and central Java
Bali / Denpasar — Bali and eastern Indonesia
Surabaya — East Java region
Medan — Sumatra region

Where to get the photo in Indonesia

VFS Global on-site photo service (IDR 100,000-200,000). Knows UK cream/grey spec.
Local studio (IDR 40,000-100,000). Specify "UK visa 35×45 mm, cream or light grey background (NOT red or white)". Indonesian studios default to red.
Free online tool at home (IDR 0). IDPhotoSnap UK tool.

Common rejection reasons

Red background — Indonesian default fails UK.
White 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 Indonesian applicants?

UK Standard Visitor visa photos are 35×45 mm with plain cream or light grey background. Different from Indonesian visa/ID convention (often red background). Format applies at VFS Global UK visa centres in Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Surabaya, and Medan.

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

Indonesian citizens need a full Standard Visitor visa, NOT an ETA. The UK ETA (GBP 20) is for ~85 visa-exempt nationalities. Indonesia is on the visa-required list — full visa application with VFS Global biometric appointment, GBP 115 fee, ~3 weeks processing.

Why does Indonesian red-background photo fail UK visa?

Indonesian visa, ID (e-KTP), and some immigration documents commonly use a RED background. UK Standard Visitor visa requires plain cream or light grey background ONLY. Red is rejected outright at VFS Global UK appointment. Always get a separate UK-specific photo с correct background.

Where are VFS Global UK visa centres in Indonesia?

VFS Global operates UK visa application centres in four Indonesian cities: Jakarta (main centre), Bali / Denpasar, Surabaya, and Medan. All accept the same 35×45 mm UK Standard Visitor visa photo spec.

Where can I get a UK visa photo in Indonesia?

Three options: (1) VFS Global on-site photo service in Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, or Medan (IDR 100,000-200,000). Photographer knows UK 35×45 mm cream/grey spec. (2) Local studio at IDR 40,000-100,000 — specify "UK visa 35×45 mm, cream OR light grey background (NOT red or white)". Indonesian studios default to red or white. (3) Free online tool at home — IDPhotoSnap.

Can I wear glasses в 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 UK appointment в Indonesia?

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

What is the UK visa fee from Indonesia в 2026?

UK Standard Visitor visa: GBP 115 for 6-month single-entry, GBP 432 for 2-year multi-entry. VFS Global service fee ~IDR 200,000-500,000. Decision typically 3 weeks.

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