The complete UAE visa photo specification for applications through the ICA and GDRFA portals — the 43×55 mm white-background format used across all Emirates. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make a UAE Visa Photo →Per ICA / GDRFA requirements for tourist, employment, residence and Golden Visa applications.
| Photo size | 43 × 55 mm (4.3 × 5.5 cm) — 35 × 45 mm accepted on some channels |
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| Face height | 70 – 80% of the photo, chin to crown, centered |
| Background | Pure white, shadow-free, no patterns or textures |
| Digital format | Colour JPEG; ICA portal ≤ 40 KB, GDRFA min. 300 × 369 px |
| Print format | 2 identical colour prints on photo paper for embassy submissions |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed — all eyewear removed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, head straight |
| Head coverings | Religious/customary coverings allowed with the full face visible and no shadows |
| Editing | No retouching or filters — unaltered capture only |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Stand 0.5–1 m from a pure white wall with even, diffused light. Avoid direct flash, which creates harsh shadows.
Camera at eye level, neutral expression, head and shoulders squared to the camera, tops of shoulders visible.
We crop to 43×55 mm, set the face to 70–80% and export a print file plus a compressed portal-ready JPEG within the file-size limits.