UAE Visa / Emirates ID
Emirates ID photo
43 × 55 mmPlain whiteHead 60%–80%
- Printed size
- 43 × 55 mm
- Digital file
- 508 × 650 px at 300 dpi
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 60%–80% of photo height (typical)
- Background
- Plain white
General rules
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Face the camera directly — no tilt or turned head
- No glasses (unless medically required, where the document allows it)
- No hats; religious or medical head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
- Taken recently (UK: within the last month)