UAE passport photo size

4 × 6 cm (40×60 mm); face height derived about 42–48 mm (70–80% of the 60 mm image height).

Quick answerUAE passport photo maker size is 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in) at 300 DPI, equivalent to 472×708 px in JPEG.

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Size details

  • Physical: 40mm × 60mm
  • Digital: 472–472px × 708–708px
  • Aspect ratio: 40:60
  • Background: white

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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