UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) specs in one page: 35×45 mm (4.3×5.5 cm in some embassy forms), 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI, plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses. Used for tourist, employment, residence and Emirates ID photos.
Specs from the UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) and GDRFA Dubai.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (standard UAE visa) |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| Digital upload | JPG, 300 × 369 px minimum, under 100 KB |
| Head height | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white (strictly — no grey) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Head covering (women) | Hijab allowed (and commonly worn) |
| Taken within | The last six months |
The editor auto-crops to the UAE 35×45 mm format, removes the background over plain white, and exports at 300 DPI — ready for ICP Smart Services, GDRFA Dubai and any UAE employment visa application.
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What ICP, GDRFA and UAE employer PROs check on every visa and Emirates ID photo.
Plain white, strictly. UAE is one of the strictest on background colour — even slightly off-white or cream is typically rejected at Amer and Tasheel service centres. Use the background-removal tool for a clean white.
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open. No smile. UAE ID photos go into facial-recognition systems so any expression deviation risks rejection.
Not allowed on any UAE visa or Emirates ID photo. Remove them for the shot.
Hijab is allowed and is the expected norm for many women on UAE ID photos. The full face must be visible from chin to forehead and ear to ear. Niqab is not permitted.
The Emirati ghutra / keffiyeh is permitted for Emirati and some GCC nationals. Non-citizens typically do not wear it on the visa photo.
The same 35×45 mm photo is accepted for the Emirates ID card. ICP captures a fresh biometric photo at the medical-fitness centre when you do your visa medical.
The UAE standard is 35×45 mm, plain white background, head 32–36 mm chin to crown, neutral expression, no glasses. At 300 DPI this is 413×531 pixels. Taken within the last six months.
Yes, strictly pure white. Amer, Tasheel and the ICP Smart Services app reject photos with off-white, grey or patterned backgrounds. Use the background-removal tool to composite over #FFFFFF.
No. UAE visa and Emirates ID photos require glasses off — the face must go through facial-recognition checks.
Yes. Hijab is allowed and is the standard head covering for many women on UAE visa photos and Emirates ID cards. Niqab or any full-face veil is not accepted — the full face must be visible.
Export this tool's output as JPG under 100 KB (typical requirement). The online portals accept 300×369 pixels minimum. Keep the background pure white and the file size under 100 KB using the quality slider on export.