UAE passport photo maker
United Arab Emirates
ICP-compliant 40×60 mm colour photograph with plain white background for UAE passport and Emirates ID applications.
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UAE passport photo maker — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official United Arab Emirates photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 472 × 708 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 8192 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 40mm × 60mm
- Digital: 472–472px × 708–708px
- Max file size: 8192 KB
Recent colour image, eyes open, hands not shown above shoulders, no frame around the picture, neutral expression.
UAE GDRFA — emirate visa photo specifications
The UAE General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) publishes the 43 × 55 mm visa-photo standard used by Dubai and federal portals. Plain white background, neutral expression, and head coverage that follows ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4.
Why use this UAE passport photo maker tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons UAE passport photo maker 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
UAE passport photo maker — common questions
What is the official UAE passport photo maker size?
The official UAE passport photo maker size is 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in). For digital uploads it equals 472 × 708 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a UAE passport photo maker?
UAE passport photo maker photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a UAE passport photo maker photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a UAE passport photo maker photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 40 mm × 60 mm template.
Can I print the UAE passport photo maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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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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