UAE photo types

Choose the document you are applying for. Sizes follow the ICP services guide; the 35 × 45 mm and 40 × 60 mm sizes are not interchangeable.

Residents and visitors

Residence visa, Emirates ID, visit visas and entry permits.

40 × 60 mm

For residence permits and work entry permits: employment, family, golden and green visas, students, retirees, property owners and remote workers.

35 × 45 mm

For a new Emirates ID, a renewal, or a lost or damaged card, for citizens and residents.

40 × 60 mm

For tourist and visit entry permits, including 5-year multiple-entry, visiting family or friends, business and job-search visas.

40 × 60 mm

For special-purpose entry permits: medical treatment and companions, study and training, courtesy, transit, crew and emergency entry.

40 × 60 mm

Colour photo of a resident newborn for the leave permit service.

Emirati passport and family book.

35 × 45 mm

For issuing, renewing or replacing an Emirati passport through ICP, in the UAE or abroad.

35 × 45 mm

For issuing or updating the family book of UAE nationals.