Guidance

Facial age estimation

Information on the use of facial age estimation technology for the purpose of immigration age assessments.

• From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 29 May 2026

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Facial age estimation: Using AI to support initial age decisions (A guide) (accessible)

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Facial age estimation: Using AI to support initial age decisions (A guide)

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Facial age estimation tools are not currently used in the immigration system.

The Home Office is exploring how they could be used to strengthen the age assessment process.

This guide explains:

• how facial age estimation could be used
• how it works
• its benefits and limitations

Published 29 May 2026