United Arab Emirates Passport Photo Maker
A UAE passport photo is 40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) on a plain white background, following ICAO Doc 9303 standards — a taller format than the 35 × 45 mm used for the Emirates ID. The face should fill 70–80% of the frame. Our free tool crops to 40 × 60 mm directly in your browser.
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Official UAE passport photo requirements
UAE passports and national documents are managed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), with services on the ICP website and app. The passport photo is 40 × 60 mm on a plain white background, distinct from the 35 × 45 mm size used for Emirates ID photos.
Built on ICAO Doc 9303 rules, the photo needs a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open, with the hairline and neckline visible and the face filling 70–80% of the frame. The background must be plain white, free of patterns, textures, shadows or other people. Head coverings are permitted only for daily religious attire that does not shadow the face, and the photo must be recent, within the last six months.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) |
| Digital size (px @ 300 DPI) | 472 × 709 px (high-res captures up to ~945 × 1417 px) |
| Background | Plain white, no patterns, textures or shadows |
| Head height | Face fills 70–80% of the frame (about 31–44 mm chin to crown) |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Avoid; eyes must be fully visible with no glare |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, facing the camera |
Getting the digital size right for online applications
For digital submissions through the ICP portal, a 40 × 60 mm photo at 300 DPI is about 472 × 709 pixels, and high-resolution captures can reach around 945 × 1417 pixels. Don't confuse this with the 35 × 45 mm Emirates ID size or the 43 × 55 mm often used for UAE visas. Because a passport image is sensitive, our tool resizes and crops it on your own device — the file never leaves it.
How to use United Arab Emirates Passport Photo
- 1Drop a well-lit, front-facing photo into the box above (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The official United Arab Emirates size (40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) → 472 × 709px at 300 DPI) is pre-loaded — your photo is scaled and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3Check the result against the official requirements table below, then download.
Frequently asked questions
Is the UAE passport photo the same size as the Emirates ID photo?
No. The passport photo is 40 × 60 mm, while Emirates ID photos use 35 × 45 mm. Use the right size for each document.
What background does a UAE passport photo need?
Plain white with no patterns, textures, shadows or other people. It follows ICAO Doc 9303 standards.
Can I keep my head covering in a UAE passport photo?
Yes, for daily religious attire, as long as it does not shadow the face and the full face is clearly visible.