UAE passport photo requirements
Recent colour image, eyes open, hands not shown above shoulders, no frame around the picture, neutral expression.
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Requirements
- Physical: 40mm × 60mm
- Digital: 472–472px × 708–708px
- Max file size: 8192 KB
- Background: white
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.
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
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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