Passport Size Photo Converter

UAE Visa Photo: Size, Requirements & Free Maker 43×55 mm

Turn any phone photo into a United Arab Emirates visa photo that meets the rules — 43 × 55 mm, white background, head 38.5–42 mm. Free digital file (1016 × 1300 px) and print sheet, with an automatic photo check. Your photo is processed on your device and never uploaded.

or drag a photo here · JPG, PNG or WebP

🔒 Your photo stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Tips for a photo that gets accepted
  • Stand about 1 m from a wall, face a window or soft light — no shadows on your face.
  • Ask someone to take it at eye level, from about 1.2 m away. Selfies at arm's length distort the face.
  • Include your head and the top of your shoulders, with space above your head.
  • Neutral face, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes. Remove glasses.

UAE Visa Photo requirements (2026)

UAE Visa Photo requirements
Photo size 43 × 55 mm (1.69 × 2.17 in)
Head height (chin to crown) 38.5 – 42 mm
Digital size 1016 × 1300 px (accepted: 1016×1300 px (43×55 mm at 600 DPI) for ICP; some portals and typing centres ask for smaller files)
File size Not specified
Format JPEG (.jpg), colour
Background Plain white
Glasses Allowed only if the eyes are fully visible: no tinted lenses, no glare, frames not covering the eyes.

⚠ Compiled from ICP / GDRFA visa photo rules (official pages give no dimensions; size from visa service guides and UAE news reports). We could not confirm every number on an official government page, so please check the checklist from your embassy or visa centre before you print. Last checked October 2026.

UAE Visa Photo size diagram: 43 × 55 mm photo with the head 38.5–42 mm from chin to top of head
UAE Visa Photo size and head position. The blue band shows where the top of the head must be.

Good to know

  • Used for UAE visit, tourist and residence visas (ICP, GDRFA Dubai and Amer centres).
  • Taken within the last 6 months, in colour, with a neutral expression and eyes open.
  • Head coverings only for religious reasons or national dress, with the full face visible.
  • No filters or editing of the face.

The UAE has no single published size for every channel. 43×55 mm is the size most visa services use; some news reports of ICP's 2022 rules give 35×40 mm for Emirates ID and passport photos. If your portal or typing centre shows a different size or KB limit, follow it — use the custom size option.

UAE Visa Photo size in cm, inches and pixels

Millimetres43 × 55 mm
Centimetres4.3 × 5.5 cm
Inches1.69 × 2.17 in
Pixels for online upload1016 × 1300 px (accepted: 1016×1300 px (43×55 mm at 600 DPI) for ICP; some portals and typing centres ask for smaller files)
Pixels for printing (300 DPI)508 × 650 px
Pixels for printing (600 DPI)1016 × 1299 px
Aspect ratio (width:height)43:55

How to make your United Arab Emirates visa photo at home

  1. Take the photo. Stand in front of a plain wall in soft daylight. Have someone take the picture at eye level, showing your head and shoulders.
  2. Upload it above. The tool finds your face, straightens it, removes the background and sizes your head to 38.5–42 mm.
  3. Check and adjust. Use the guides and the photo check. Drag or use the sliders if you want a different crop.
  4. Download. Get the 1016 × 1300 px file for online forms, or a 4×6 in / A4 sheet to print and cut.

Common reasons a United Arab Emirates visa photo is rejected

  • Shadows on the face or behind the head.
  • Head too big or too small — the head height must be 38.5–42 mm.
  • Smiling, mouth open, or eyes not clearly visible.
  • Glare on glasses, or hair covering the eyes or eyebrows.
  • Blurry, low-resolution, or heavily filtered photos (no beauty filters).
  • An old photo — most countries want one taken within the last 6 months.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a United Arab Emirates visa photo?

43 × 55 mm (4.3 × 5.5 cm, or 1.69 × 2.17 in). The head, measured from the chin to the top of the head, must be 38.5–42 mm tall.

What is the United Arab Emirates visa photo size in pixels?

For online applications use 1016 × 1300 px (accepted: 1016×1300 px (43×55 mm at 600 DPI) for ICP; some portals and typing centres ask for smaller files). For printing, the photo is 508 × 650 px at 300 DPI. The downloads from this tool are already at these sizes.

Is there a free United Arab Emirates visa photo checker?

Yes — the tool above checks your photo after you upload it: head size, head tilt, facing the camera, eyes open, neutral expression and resolution. It flags problems before you submit, though only the issuing authority can make the final decision.

What background colour is required?

Plain white, with no shadows, patterns or objects. The tool replaces your background automatically.

Can I wear glasses?

Allowed only if the eyes are fully visible: no tinted lenses, no glare, frames not covering the eyes.

Can I take the photo with my phone?

Yes. Ask someone to take it at eye level from about 1.2 m away, in soft even light, against any plain wall. Upload it here and the tool crops, sizes and cleans the background. Then download the digital file or print the sheet.

How do I print it?

Download the 4×6 in or A4 print sheet and print it at 100% (“actual size”) on photo paper — at home or at any photo kiosk. Cut along the grey lines.