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.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates visa photo size

40 × 60 mm · Plain white · Taken within the last 6 months

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.

Last checked: Aug 21, 2026 · Source: icp.gov.ae Services Guide 2024. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.

Taking this photo yourself? The PhotoSpec app crops it to this size and checks it before you save.

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The ICP services guide (2024) lists a recent personal photo with a white background among the required documents.
A recent personal photo with a white background icp.gov.ae

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.

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

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.

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