United Arab Emirates passport photo size & requirements
A United Arab Emirates passport or visa photo must be 43 × 55 mm with a plain white background and the head filling 62–74% of the frame. Ohata auto-fits your photo to this exact spec — free, and entirely in your browser.
Official specification
Visa (43 × 55 mm)
- Size
- 43 × 55 mm · 1.7 × 2.2 in
- Head height
- 62–74% of photo height
- Background
- Plain white
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
What your photo must show
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera
- Eyes open and clearly visible — no hair across the eyes
- Plain plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- No glare on glasses (or remove them); frames must not cover the eyes
- No hats or head coverings, except those worn daily for religious reasons
- Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months), in colour
United Arab Emirates passport photo FAQ
What size is a United Arab Emirates passport photo?
43 × 55 mm (1.69 × 2.17 in), with the head taking up 62–74% of the photo height.
What background colour is required?
A plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows behind the head.
Can I take a United Arab Emirates passport photo at home?
Yes. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall, then use Ohata to auto-fit your head to the 43 × 55 mm spec and export a single photo or a print-ready sheet — free.