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UAE Visa Photo Size: Millimetres, Pixels and File Size
Different sources give different numbers for a UAE visa photo. This page lists the figures people use, where each one comes from, and a free tool to get your photo into the right size.
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UAE visa photo requirements at a glance
| Preset | Pixels | File size | DPI | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE visa photo, 43 x 55 mm (300 DPI) | 508 x 650 | 200-600 KB | 300 | Print size 43 x 55 mm (common visa-guide figure); online file 200-600 KB JPEG/PNG (third-party guide). |
| UAE visa online, 300 x 369 px | 300 x 369 | up to 600 KB | 177 | Pixel size quoted by a photo-tool vendor for online visa uploads. No official KB limit confirmed; capped at 600 KB. |
| ICP Smart Services visa photo, 1016 x 1300 px (600 DPI, 1-15 MB) | 1016 x 1300 | 1024-15360 KB | 600 | Pixel size and 1-15 MB file range quoted by several third-party guides for ICP Smart Services (emirates other than Dubai). Not confirmed on an official page. |
| UAE visa digital, 35 x 45 mm (413 x 531 px, max 500 KB) | 413 x 531 | up to 500 KB | 300 | Third-party spec sheet: 413 x 531 px, up to 500 KB, white background. |
Portals update their rules. If the upload page shows a different size, follow the portal.
- Colour photo with a neutral facial expression and both eyes open.
- Plain white or off-white background with no shadows.
- Recent photo, usually taken within the last six months.
- No heavy filters. Skin smoothing and beauty apps are a common cause of rejection.
Which print size is official? 43 x 55 mm is the figure most guides and studios quote, but we could not find it on the official ICP or GDRFA pages. ICP's photo sheet gives a width of 35 to 40 mm, and its FAQ asks for a colour photo on a white background. If your form gives a size, use that.
Print size or pixels: which one applies?
A printed photo is measured in millimetres. An online upload is measured in pixels and kilobytes. If you apply through an online portal you usually upload one digital file, so the pixel size and file-size limit on the upload page matter most. For an in-person application you may need printed copies in the stated millimetre size.
How to make your visa photo with this tool
- Take a front-facing photo against a plain light wall, in even light.
- Choose the file above and select the preset that matches your form.
- Use zoom and move so the head and shoulders are centred.
- Create the file, check the KB size shown, then download it.
- Upload it. If the portal still rejects it, read the exact error: it normally names the size, the file weight or the background.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard UAE visa photo size?
Visa guides commonly give 43 x 55 mm (4.3 x 5.5 cm) for the printed photo. Some visa categories and portals accept 35 x 45 mm instead, so check the instructions on your application page.
What file size and format do online visa applications use?
A third-party guide lists JPEG or PNG between 200 KB and 600 KB for the online portals. Other sources quote different limits, so follow the figure shown on the upload page.
What background colour is needed?
White or off-white, plain, with no shadows or patterns.
Can I use a selfie?
Guides advise against selfies. Ask someone to take the photo with the camera at eye level, or use a tripod.
Can this tool make my photo 200-600 KB?
Choose the "UAE visa photo, 43 x 55 mm" preset. The tool compresses the JPG to fit under the maximum and warns you if the result is below the minimum.
Last reviewed 2026-11. Rules change. Confirm the size on the official GDRFA or ICP page you are using. See also: Emirates ID photo size and UAE passport photo size.