UAE passport photo size

The guide repeats the same short list under each passport service: the picture is recent and follows the ICAO specification, the background is white, hands do not appear above the shoulders, the eyes are open and the picture has no frame. That last point means no border, so print the file edge to edge and trim along the gaps on the sheet.

One entry adds a photo width of 35 to 40 millimetres. The 35 millimetre width made here sits at the lower end of that range.

ICP's frequently asked questions describe the approved photo standards in a few more words. The photo must be of high quality and show clear facial features and eyes, without shadows or reflections. Hats and sunglasses are not allowed. Medical glasses are permitted as long as they do not cover the eyes, and the face must be straight with a neutral expression.

Children's faces change fast. ICP's answers mention a service for a child under five whose features have changed noticeably: a recent passport photo of the child is submitted and a new passport is issued. Prepare that photo the same way, and for a baby, reach the white background by laying the child on a plain white sheet.

A white wall photographed indoors often turns grey or yellow under ceiling lights. Face a window for even daylight, stand a little away from the wall so no shadow falls behind you, and keep your hands down. If the wall still looks grey, "Replace the background" fills it with white for this preset; check the edge of the hair before you print.

For the print, choose a photo lab over a home printer, since ICP asks for a high quality photo.