UAE Passport-Size Photo Maker
Make a UAE passport-size photo at home with our online tool [100% compliance].
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What’s the Standard Passport Photo for the UAE?
A standard UAE passport photo must be 40 x 60 mm, with a plain white background and the applicant’s face covering 70–80% of the image. The photo must be no older than six months and present the applicant with a neutral facial expression and mouth closed, looking directly at the camera.
UAE Passport Photo Requirements
All pictures for a UAE passport application must comply with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations. Here’s a complete list of the requirements:
- Recency: No older than six months
- Size: 40 x 60 mm
- Resolution: 600 DPI
- Background color: White
- Head dimensions: 70–80% of the image
- Facial expression: Neutral with the mouth closed and eyes fully visible
- Posture: Full frontal view
- Digital alterations: Not allowed
- Quality: The photo must be sharp and in focus, with no shadows or glare. Over or underexposed pictures will be rejected—the image must reflect your natural skin tones
- Glasses: Not allowed
- Headgear: Allowed only for religious purposes. Head covering mustn’t obscure your eyes, eyebrows, and the sides of your face
- Dress code: Uniforms aren’t allowed. Wear dark-colored clothes that contrast with the background
- Hair rules: The hair mustn’t cover any part of your face. Bangs are allowed if they don’t cover your eyes or eyebrows. Facial hair is acceptable if worn daily
What’s the UAE passport photo size?
The standard passport photo size in UAE is 40 x 60 mm. Here’s a comparison of that photo size in centimeters, inches, and pixels:
- Centimeters: 4 x 6
- Inches: 1,57 x 2,36
- Pixels: 945 x 1417
United Arab Emirates Passport Photo Examples
Study these visual examples of UAE passport photos to better understand the requirements.
Proper lighting
Face visible with a religious headgear
Neutral facial expression
Proper lighting
Face visible with a religious headgear
Neutral facial expression
Shadow across the face
Religious headgear covering the face
Smile
Shadow across the face
Religious headgear covering the face
Smile
Can I Take My Own Emirati Passport Photo?
Yes, you can easily get your UAE passport-size photo online with our editor. Read on to learn how advanced AI algorithms and our in-house photography experts can help you.
How to use our passport photo maker?
Creating the perfect passport-size photo for your UAE travel document takes just a few minutes:
1. Take a self-portrait
Stand in front of a window to ensure your face is well-lit, and there are no shadows. Face the camera directly and stand straight, maintaining a neutral facial expression. Take a picture or ask a family member or a friend to photograph you.
2. Upload the photo
Upload your picture into our passport photo editor with the button below or use our mobile app: PhotoAiD® app for iOS or PhotoAiD® for Android. Make sure to select “United Arab Emirates” from the menu.
3. Approve the photo
Our advanced AI algorithms will convert your photo to the required passport size and remove the background according to the guidelines. If you like the final result, click “Approve.”
4. Wait for expert verification
Select how you want to receive your picture. You can opt for a digital passport photo or printed copies. Then, one of our photography experts will verify the image to ensure you get a UAE passport photo that meets all requirements.
5. Download your UAE passport photo
Your digital passport photo will be ready to download in your inbox within a few minutes. If you order printed photocopies, they’ll arrive via mail within ~2–3 business days.
For any questions about the process or your order, contact our customer support team, available 24/7. And remember—
If the authorities reject your passport photo, you’re eligible for a 200% refund.
Key benefits of using our passport photo tool
Get comfy at home, grab your phone, and snap a few pictures. End up with a result you’re 100% satisfied with!
Independence
No need to drive or wait in line. Take a photo wherever you are with only your smartphone.
Trusted service
Over a million users worldwide, 18 million photos processed, and thousands of 5-star reviews on TrustPilot.
Professional support
Questions or doubts about your photos? Our photography experts and support agents will be happy to help you out.
Acceptance guarantee
Once you place your order, our AI and human expert will verify your photo to ensure it's 100% compliant.
What Customers Say About PhotoAiD
The app does a great and fast job. The photo turned out just right. There were no problems with replacing the passport photo. When I had a question, the support team quickly explained everything to me, and I am grateful to them for that. Overall, it turned out better than when I had my photo taken at a studio.
Customer (UA)
The instructions on the App were easy to follow.An email came through after a few minutes and said photo was fully compliant. Was able to apply online to renew my passport straight away.
Lal Khindria (GB)
his service is stellar. The customer service was outstanding. I submitted a photo to their service and paid for it and then realized afterwards there was a problem with the way it corrected it. I quickly emailed customer service and within a very short time they explained to me what needed to be done to make it work out, I re-shot the image further away, submitted it to them and with minutes received an email with the final acceptable Image. Totally impressive!
Colleen Maguire
How do our mobile and web apps work?
Snap the perfect biometric passport photo in under 3 minutes!
Find out just how simple it can be!
Take or upload a photo
Use a photo you already have or take a new one. We'll double-check it and make sure it passes all compliance tests.
Get your photo tuned-up by AI
Our AI system will crop, resize, and adjust the background of your image.
Get expert verification
One of our experts will carefully review your passport photo, providing you with feedback in under a minute!
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Frequently asked questions
According to the UAE passport photo requirements, the background color must be plain white, with no blur, shadows, or graininess.
The required photo size for a UAE passport photo is 40 x 60 mm, whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your passport.
A UAE passport photo should be 945 x 1417 pixels (40 x 60 mm).
A set of passport photos taken in the Emirates costs around AED 40, which currently converts into ~$11. Note that the standard UAE passport photo size differs from most countries’ requirements. Online services might be your best option if you need a passport photo for another country.
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