UAE Passport Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
500 KB
Head Height
60-70%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain white background with no shadows or patterns
- 3 Full face, front view with neutral expression
- 4 Close-up of head and top of shoulders, face takes up 60-70% of photo
- 5 No sunglasses or hats; medical glasses permitted if they do not cover eyes
- 6 Photo must comply with ICAO standards
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses
Only clear medical glasses are permitted, and they must not cover the eyes
Face not centered or too small
Face must take up 60-70% of the photo and be centered
Hands visible above shoulders
Hands should not appear above the shoulder level in the photo
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