UAE Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a UAE visa photo at 43×55mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: UAE visit / tourist visa, Employment & residence visa, Emirates ID.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — UAE photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For UAE, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
UAE visa photo specification
- Print size
- 43 × 55 mm
- Head height
- 39–44 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Digital size
- ~508×650px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- allowed if eyes clearly visible — no tint, no glare
- Expression
- neutral, mouth closed
Good to know
UAE visa/residence photo: 43x55mm on plain white — the size used across visit, employment and residence channels. The ICP federal photo guide (ICAO) confirms: face 70-80% of the photo, max 6 months old, plain light-coloured background, neutral expression, glasses only without tint or glare, head covering for religious reasons only with the full face visible. Print size is the channel convention — confirm with your typing centre / portal before submitting.
Source needs reviewicp.gov.ae
Report outdated informationMeeting the UAE upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for UAE?
A visa photo for UAE is 43×55mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for UAE need?
Plain white (ICP guide: plain light-coloured), no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for UAE?
Your head should measure 39–44mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for UAE?
Glasses: allowed if eyes clearly visible — no tint, no glare. Expression: neutral, mouth closed.
What file size does the UAE online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the UAE visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.