United Arab Emirates passport & visa photos
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Document types
- UAE visa photo maker — 35×45 mm
- UAE passport photo maker — 40×60 mm
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Common reasons United Arab Emirates passport & visa photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_passport_not_40x60_mm
- head_not_filling_70_to_80_percent
- background_not_white_or_light
- hands_visible_above_shoulders
- expression_not_neutral_or_eyes_closed
- glare_on_glasses_or_heavy_frames
Where we sourced these United Arab Emirates specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- icp.gov.ae — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (UAE passport and Emirates ID services; public guidance and typing-centre practice specify **40×60 mm (4×6 cm)** colour photos with plain white background and face ~70–80% of frame)
- icp.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/icao_english.pdf (ICP ICAO-style English leaflet: face occupies 70–80% of photograph; light background; note some PDF wording mixes width hints with booklet standards—confirm your exact smart-service form)
- icao.int — ICAO Doc 9303 (general biometric portrait composition; UAE passport **print** size follows the GCC 40×60 mm format, not Schengen 35×45 mm)
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