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UAE Visa Photo Size and Requirements
The UAE visa photo size is 43x55 mm (4.3x5.5 cm). For an online application, upload a 1016x1300 px JPG at 600 DPI. You can make yours below in a few seconds.
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UAE visa photo size at a glance
Print size
43x55 mm
Digital size
1016x1300 px
Resolution
600 DPI
File size
1 to 15 MB
Format
JPG
Background
Plain white
UAE visa photo requirements
- Size: 43x55 mm (4.3x5.5 cm) for a printed photo.
- Digital file: 1016x1300 px, JPG, 600 DPI, between 1 MB and 15 MB.
- Background: Plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you.
- Colour: A colour photo with natural skin tone. Black and white is not accepted.
- Face: Straight to the camera, neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Head size: Your head fills 70 to 80% of the photo.
- Date: Taken within the last 6 months.
- Glasses: Allowed if your eyes are clear and there is no glare. No tinted lenses.
- Head covering: Only for religious reasons, and your full face must show.
- Editing: No filters, beauty apps or retouching.
Photo rules follow the official ICP photo guide, which is based on the ICAO standard.
How to make your UAE visa photo
- Take a photo against a plain white wall. Stand about 30 cm from the wall so you do not cast a shadow.
- Open the tool above, select your photo and choose UAE visa photo.
- Move the photo until your face sits inside the oval, then press Create photo file.
- Download the JPG and upload it to your visa application.
Need a different document?
Emirates ID photo or UAE passport photo. Each one is a different size.
Photo rejected? See the common reasons and how to fix them.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UAE visa photo?
The standard size is 43x55 mm (4.3x5.5 cm). For online applications the digital file is 1016x1300 px at 600 DPI.
What file size does the UAE visa photo need to be?
Between 1 MB and 15 MB. Use a JPG. Our tool sets the size for you.
Is the Dubai visa photo the same?
Yes. The same photo works for a Dubai visa and for the other emirates.
Can I use a selfie?
It is better not to. Selfies bend the face. Ask someone to take your photo from 1 to 1.5 metres away, with the camera at eye level.
Can I wear glasses?
Yes, if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare on the lenses. Tinted lenses are not allowed.
Can I use an old photo?
No. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
Last updated 2026-11.