Prepare a UAE visa photo (43×55 mm)
43 × 55 mm
Many UAE entry permits and visa stickers use 43×55 mm—not the 40×60 passport rectangle.
Sponsor letters may restate 43×55—follow the PDF attached to your permit.
Do not pad a 35×45 Schengen photo to fake 43×55.
Typing centres may scan your print—avoid folds and staples through the face.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 43 × 55 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Avoid these common rejection reasons
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Sponsor PDF first.
- 43×55 label on envelope.
- JPEG for e-permits.
- Re-crop from original.
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Printing passport photos at home
Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Many countries allow home printing if the photo meets official size, paper, and quality rules. Use matte photo paper and check head size against the diagram above before submitting.
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Final acceptance depends on your authority's current standards, print quality, background, and expression. Some applications require professional prints—always read the latest official guidance.
What size should I print?
Use the official dimensions in the table above. Our free online cropper exports the correct aspect ratio so you can print at the right size.
UAE visa photo checklist
Entry permit and visa sticker lines differ by sponsor.
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
Visa permit pitfalls
Common at typing centres and e-permit uploads.
- • 40×60 passport on 43×55 visa
- • Schengen crop submitted
- • Soft WhatsApp JPEG
- • Smile with teeth
- • Out-of-date after entry ban lift
UAE visa photo FAQ
43×55 mandatory?
Common for visa stickers—confirm permit.
Same as ICA passport?
e-Permit upload?
JPEG within limit.
Background?
Plain light.
Recent?
Six months.
Typing centre scan?
Use matte unscratched print.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Official?
Sponsor letter + ICA visa guidance.
Official source