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Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 827 × 945 px. The settings below are already filled in for the Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo.

Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo requirements

Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo size guide — 35 × 40 mm · 827 × 945 px at 600 DPI · Head height 62%–80% of photo height
Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo size guide
Size35 × 40 mm
Pixels (our output)827 × 945 px at 600 DPI
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height62%–80% of photo height
  • 35–40 mm wide, plain white background
  • Taken in the last 6 months, colour, not edited or filtered
  • Head straight, eyes open, neutral expression
  • Glasses only if they do not hide the eyes; head covering for religious or national dress
  • Upload limits are shown on the ICP portal or app — check before you submit

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from ICP UAE.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Emirates ID & UAE Residence Visa Photo?

35 × 40 mm. Picwright exports 827 × 945 pixels at 600 DPI, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 35 × 40 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance of ICP UAE, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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