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UAE document photo specifications — every type compared
UAE requires 7 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All UAE document photo specifications
Every document type UAE issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates ID | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Golden Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Green Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Resident Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Tourist Visa | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae | |
| Work Permit | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White | icp.gov.ae |