UAE document photo requirements
UAE has 6 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
6 verified formats
1 held for source review
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1 low-confidence format is held back until an official source confirms the requirements.
Emirates ID
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Golden Visa
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Green Visa
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Passport
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-08-19
Resident Visa
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Tourist Visa
35 × 45 mm · White · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-21
What most UAE documents share
- Photos taken within the last 6 months in most cases.
- Plain, evenly-lit background — colour varies by document; check each page.
- Head centred, looking directly into the lens, neutral expression.
- No glasses glare; tinted lenses not accepted.
- Digital uploads typically require JPEG with a per-portal weight limit.