United Arab Emirates passport photo:43 x 55 mm
UAE passport photo: 43x55 mm. UAE visa applications use a smaller 35x45 mm photo.
Make a United Arab Emirates photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a United Arab Emirates passport photo
- 43 x 55 mm portrait (passport); 35 x 45 mm for visa
- Plain white background
- Front-facing, head uncovered (or religious head covering with face visible)
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
United Arab Emirates passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 43 x 55 mm, which is 508 x 650 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 34 to 40 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick United Arab Emirates in the photo tool.
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The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about United Arab Emirates passport photos
What size is a United Arab Emirates passport photo?+
A United Arab Emirates passport photo is 43 x 55 mm (508 × 650 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 34 to 40 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my United Arab Emirates passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a United Arab Emirates photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 43 x 55 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 34 to 40 mm tall), a background that isn't white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a United Arab Emirates passport photo need?+
United Arab Emirates accepts a white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this United Arab Emirates photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online United Arab Emirates applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 43 x 55 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.