UAE document photo requirements
UAE has 7 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.
7 verified formats
7 verified
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Emirates id
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
Golden visa
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
Green visa
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
Passport
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
Resident visa
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
Tourist visa
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-21
Work permit
35 × 45 mm
Verified · 2026-05-17
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.