What size and background does a UAE passport or visa photo need?

It must be 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) with a plain white, ICAO-compliant background, per the UAE ICA. Your face should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Our tool crops and resizes your image to these exact dimensions automatically.

Can I use a selfie taken with my phone?

Yes. A clear phone photo works well as long as your face is evenly lit, centred and facing the camera. The tool then crops it to the correct 35x45 mm size and adds a clean white background.

Is it really free, and is my photo uploaded anywhere?

It is 100% free with no watermark and no sign-up. The entire process runs inside your browser, so your photo is never uploaded to any server and stays private on your device.

Can I wear glasses or smile in the photo?

No. Glasses should not be worn, and you should keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open. This keeps your photo compliant with UAE ICA requirements.

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🇦🇪 Free United Arab Emirates Passport & Visa Photo Maker

Create a compliant UAE passport or visa photo sized exactly 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) with a plain white ICAO-compliant background, a neutral expression and no glasses, following the UAE ICA (Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship) requirements. Everything runs 100% inside your browser, so your photo is never uploaded to any server, and the tool is completely free with no watermark and no sign-up.

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Photo requirements

Photo size must be exactly 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
Plain white ICAO-compliant background with no shadows or patterns
Face fills roughly 70-80% of the frame, centred and facing forward
Neutral facial expression with mouth closed and both eyes open
Glasses should not be worn in the photo
Even lighting with no glare or harsh shadows on the face
Recent colour photo that clearly shows your natural skin tone

How to make it

Select United Arab Emirates as your country and the passport or visa photo type.
Upload a clear photo taken with your phone or camera.
Let the tool auto-crop your face to 35x45 mm and add a clean white background.
Download the finished photo instantly to print at home or at any photo shop.

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FAQ

What size and background does a UAE passport or visa photo need?: It must be 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) with a plain white, ICAO-compliant background, per the UAE ICA. Your face should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Our tool crops and resizes your image to these exact dimensions automatically.
Can I use a selfie taken with my phone?: Yes. A clear phone photo works well as long as your face is evenly lit, centred and facing the camera. The tool then crops it to the correct 35x45 mm size and adds a clean white background.
Is it really free, and is my photo uploaded anywhere?: It is 100% free with no watermark and no sign-up. The entire process runs inside your browser, so your photo is never uploaded to any server and stays private on your device.
Can I wear glasses or smile in the photo?: No. Glasses should not be worn, and you should keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open. This keeps your photo compliant with UAE ICA requirements.

Other countries

⚠ Requirements can change — always verify with the destination country’s official source before submitting.