United Arab Emirates
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates visa photo size
40 × 60 mm · Plain white · Taken within the last 6 months
Requirements
| Photo size | 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | The authority does not publish a head-height figure. |
| Background | Plain white |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
Source: icp.gov.ae Services Guide 2024. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
Questions
- What size is a United Arab Emirates visa photo?
- 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in).
- Can I take a United Arab Emirates visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 40 × 60 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.
How it differs from other United Arab Emirates documents
- ID card — size 40×60 mm here, 35×45 mm there
- Passport — size 40×60 mm here, 35×45 mm there
- Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
Related tools and guides
Take your United Arab Emirates visa photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.