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HowTaking to take a photo for a visa application or permission: video

This video explains how to take a photo for a visa application or permission.

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This video will play in English. You can translate this video into your preferred language by following these steps:

  1. Click the “CC” (Captions) button to enable subtitles
  2. Click the Settings (⚙️) icon on the video player
  3. Select “Subtitles/CC” from the menu
  4. Choose “Auto-translate”
  5. Select your preferred language from the list

Please note that these translations are automatically generated by YouTube.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is not responsible for any errors or misunderstandings that may result from these translations.

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Published 18 December 2025
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  1. Updated the video on how to take a photo for a visa application or permission.

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