UK visa photo Kenya: 35×45 mm two prints, VFS Global Nairobi, head 29–34 mm. https://www.pixid.studio/guide/uk-visa-photo-kenya

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UK Visa Photo Requirements for Kenyan Applicants — VFS Global Nairobi (2026)

35×45 mm 2 prints VFS Nairobi UK diaspora

Quick answer: Two identical colour prints at 35×45 mm, white or light grey background, head 29–34 mm chin to crown. Submit at VFS Global Nairobi. Kenya has one of the largest UK diaspora communities in East Africa — family visit, work, and student visas are common.

Official sources: VFS Global UK/Kenya · GOV.UK

UK visa 35×45 mm photo for Kenyan applicants at VFS Global Nairobi
Kenya's large UK diaspora means high volume at VFS Nairobi — head height 29–34 mm is checked at appointment.

Use this page if…

  • Kenyan passport holder applying for a UK visa (visitor, work, student, family) from Kenya.

Do not use this page for: Kenya passport photo guide renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general UK visa photo guide or Kenya passport photo guide.

Kenyan applicants often reuse a Kenya passport print because UK visa photos are also 35×45 mm. UKVI expects head 29–34 mm chin to crown and two identical prints at your VFS appointment — biometrics at the centre do not replace them unless your letter says so.

VFS Global UK visa centre — Nairobi

UK visa applications from Kenya are handled by VFS Global on behalf of UKVI.

CentreAddress / areaNotes
VFS UK — NairobiParkfield Building, 5th Floor, Muthangari Drive, WestlandsBiometrics + document submission
Mombasa applicantsTravel to Nairobi VFS centre unless mission directs otherwiseBook appointment online first

VFS Global UK/Kenya · GOV.UK photo rules

Photo specification

RequirementSpecification
Print size35×45 mm
Head height29–34 mm (chin to crown)
BackgroundPlain white or light grey
QuantityTwo identical prints
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot permitted
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
PaperProfessional photo paper

UK visa head height (29–34 mm) differs from Kenya eCitizen passport framing — do not reuse a passport print without checking crop.

Printed photo or digital upload?

Printed photos required. VFS Global Nairobi expects two physical 35×45 mm prints at your appointment.

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

What usually goes wrong in Kenya

  • Reusing eCitizen passport photo with wrong head crop
  • Only one print when two are required
  • Coloured backgrounds from mall photo booths
  • Photo older than six months

Printing in Nairobi & Mombasa

Print two identical UK visa 35×45 mm copies from PixID at Westlands, CBD, or Nyali labs before your VFS appointment.

PixID — $4.99

PixID checks crop, background, and file size for UK visa rules — without altering your face. $4.99, money-back guarantee.

See also

Frequently asked questions

What size for UK visa photo in Kenya?
35×45 mm, head 29–34 mm chin to crown.
How many photos?
Two identical prints for VFS Global.
Where to submit?
VFS Global Nairobi — book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/gbr/.
Health & Care Worker visa?
Same 35×45 mm UKVI spec.
White or grey background?
Plain white or light grey.
Same as Kenya passport photo?
Same print size but different head crop.
Can I wear glasses?
No for most visa photos in this corridor — remove prescription glasses to avoid glare rejections.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance.

UK visa from Kenya — two 35×45 mm prints at VFS Nairobi

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