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United Arab Emirates Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the United Arab Emirates passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 31.5–36 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A passport photo for the United Arab Emirates must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 31.5–36 mm. Make your United Arab Emirates passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
File size: max 2048 KB

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United Arab Emirates uae passport (emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 31.5–36 mm from chin to the top of the head (70–80% of the photo height).
Eye line: 23.4–31.5 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 6 months.
Digital file: JPEG, up to 2,048 KB.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

United Arab Emirates passport photo requirements (2026)

UAE passport (Emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible (no hair across eyes), looking straight at the camera; head straight, square to the camera, not tilted or turned (both edges of the face visible).

Glasses: Hats and sunglasses not allowed; only medical (prescription) glasses permitted, provided they do not cover the eyes. No tinted lenses, no flash reflection on lenses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes; avoid heavy frames.

Head covering: Hats/caps not allowed. Head coverings only for religious reasons (ICP photo PDF); facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.

Children: Child must be alone in the frame (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), eyes open, neutral expression, mouth closed. ICP newborn services ask for a coloured personal photo with a white background. Children under 5 whose appearance changed may use the one-time 'Change of Personal Photograph' passport replacement (AED 65).

Official source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · ICP

UAE entry permit / visit & tourist visa (ICP for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Northern Emirates; GDRFA for Dubai)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27.9 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Official source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · ICP

Emirates ID card (residents, citizens, GCC nationals)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Official source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · ICP

UAE residence visa / residence permit (unified residency + Emirates ID application)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Official source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) · ICP

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a United Arab Emirates uae passport (emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad) photo?

The official United Arab Emirates uae passport (emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad) photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 31.5–36 mm, which is 70–80% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 13.5–21.6 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of up to 2048 KB. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format United Arab Emirates uses too.

United Arab Emirates also sets photo rules for uae entry permit / visit & tourist visa (icp for abu dhabi, sharjah & northern emirates; gdrfa for dubai) (35×45 mm), emirates id card (residents, citizens, gcc nationals) (35×45 mm) and uae residence visa / residence permit (unified residency + emirates id application) (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a United Arab Emirates passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose United Arab Emirates — UAE passport (Emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 United Arab Emirates passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the United Arab Emirates passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 31.5–36 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a United Arab Emirates passport photo?

A passport photo for the United Arab Emirates must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 31.5–36 mm.

What background is required for a United Arab Emirates passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a United Arab Emirates passport photo?

Hats and sunglasses not allowed; only medical (prescription) glasses permitted, provided they do not cover the eyes. No tinted lenses, no flash reflection on lenses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes; avoid heavy frames.

Can I smile in a United Arab Emirates passport photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible (no hair across eyes), looking straight at the camera; head straight, square to the camera, not tilted or turned (both edges of the face visible).

Are head coverings allowed in a United Arab Emirates passport photo?

Hats/caps not allowed. Head coverings only for religious reasons (ICP photo PDF); facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.

What are the rules for a baby or child's United Arab Emirates passport photo?

Child must be alone in the frame (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), eyes open, neutral expression, mouth closed. ICP newborn services ask for a coloured personal photo with a white background. Children under 5 whose appearance changed may use the one-time 'Change of Personal Photograph' passport replacement (AED 65).

Are United Arab Emirates visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

UAE passport (Emirati citizens – issue, renewal, renewal from abroad): 35 × 45 mm, white background; UAE entry permit / visit & tourist visa (ICP for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Northern Emirates; GDRFA for Dubai): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Emirates ID card (residents, citizens, GCC nationals): 35 × 45 mm, white background; UAE residence visa / residence permit (unified residency + Emirates ID application): 35 × 45 mm, white background.

How do I make a United Arab Emirates passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free United Arab Emirates passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital United Arab Emirates passport photo?

Yes — download the 413 × 531 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 2048 KB) for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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