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UAE Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026

Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 4 document types

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Passport Size
40×60mm
Digital Size
472×709px
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
White
Documents
4 types

UAE passport photo size:

40×60 mm (472×709 pixels), 300 DPI, white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.

UAE visa photo: 40×60mm, 43×55mm.

Source: ICP

All UAE Photo Document Types

Document TypeSize (mm)Digital (px)BackgroundDPI
Passport40 × 60472 × 709White300
Visa40 × 60472 × 709White300
Emirates ID35 × 40413 × 472White300
Visa Offline 43×55mm43 × 55508 × 650Light grey300

Detailed Requirements

Passport — 40×60mm
✓Size: 40×60 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Head centered and straight
✓Taken within the last 6 months
✓No shadows on face or background
Visa — 40×60mm
✓Size: 40×60 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Emirates ID — 35×40mm
✓Size: 35×40 mm
✓Plain white background, uniform, no shadows
✓Face occupies 70-80% of the frame, head and top of shoulders visible
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes parallel to the lens
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Hijab permitted if face is fully visible from forehead to chin
✓High resolution (at least 600 DPI), colour
✓Taken within the last 6 months
✓No retouching or AI editing - ICP rejects software-modified photos
Visa Offline 43×55mm — 43×55mm
✓Size: 43×55 mm
✓Plain light grey background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months

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Frequently Asked Questions About UAE Photos

What size photo do I need for a UAE passport?

UAE passport photos must be 40×60mm (472×709 pixels at 300 DPI). White.

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What about UAE visa photos?

Visa photos for UAE have specific size requirements. Check the document table above for exact dimensions per visa type.

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