head 70–80 %
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Quick answer: The recommended UAE green visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Strictly white, high-quality background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, medical glasses only. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Strictly white, high-quality background. Make photo background white — UAE green visa → |
| Pose | Face directly into the camera, no rotation or tilt. |
| Expression | Neutral expression. |
| Glasses | Sunglasses prohibited; medical glasses only, provided they do not cover the eyes. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows and reflections on the face not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Clothing must not blend into the background; face and shoulder line must be clearly defined. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
UAE Green Visa (5-year skilled worker residency) photos are administered by ICP UAE with applications via ICP Smart Services or GDRFA (Dubai). The format follows the ICP biometric standard: 35-40mm wide, face 60-70% of frame, white background, 6-month recency.
Green Visa eligibility requires AED 15,000+ salary and 1st/2nd/3rd-level MOHRE classification. Unlike employment-tied resident visas, Green Visa holders can self-sponsor and sponsor family members without an employer.
Biometric capture (photo + fingerprints) at ICP/GDRFA service center is mandatory.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons UAE green visa photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements ICP UAE publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Face not 60-70% of frame (Green Visa narrower than passport) | Re-crop to ICP Green Visa spec |
| Background not white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Coloured contact lenses | Remove before capture |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Medical glasses only
Without a medical reason, take them off before the shot.
Neutral expression
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | ICP UAE |
|---|---|
| Source | ICP UAE FAQ / ICAO standards |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the UAE green visa photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Strictly white, high-quality background. The wall should be evenly lit, with no shadow around the head and no pattern. You don’t need a studio backdrop: the tool sets the right background colour.
Consulates usually ask for a photo taken within the last six months, sometimes within three. Take a new one that looks like you today.
Often yes, but not always: tourist, student, work and transit visas can have different size or background rules. Compare the requirements of each UAE visa — if they match, one photo will do.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the consulate’s rejection notice.
Sunglasses prohibited; medical glasses only, provided they do not cover the eyes. If you need glasses for medical reasons, check the photo: no reflections on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: golden visa, resident visa, tourist visa, work permit.