What is the required head height and eye-line position for a United Arab Emirates visa photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 34.1mm and 41.3mm (62%–75% of total frame height, or 403–488px). The horizontal eye line must sit 30.3mm to 37.4mm (358–442px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm)?

The mandatory background color is Pure White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my United Arab Emirates visa photo?

No. ICP & GDRFA Dubai Smart Channels strictly prohibits eyeglasses in UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 43×55mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 6 calibrated copies (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official ICP & GDRFA Dubai Smart Channels Specification

🇦🇪UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm)

Pre-calibrated to 1.69"×2.17" (43×55mm) at 300 DPI (508×650px) with Pure White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

6 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

20–200 KB

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) Size & Head Position

Pure White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.69" × 2.17" (43 × 55 mm) • 508×650px at 300 DPI (20–200 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

62% to 75% of frame (1.34"–1.63" / 34.1–41.3 mm). Auto-targeted to 68.5%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

55% to 68% from bottom (1.19"–1.47" / 30.3–37.4 mm). Auto-targeted to 61.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Recommended
• Background: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

Authority: ICP & GDRFA Dubai Smart ChannelsFull UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	43 × 55 mm (1.69" × 2.17")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	508 × 650 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	34.1–41.3 mm (1.34"–1.63" / 62%–75%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	30.3–37.4 mm (1.19"–1.47" / 55%–68%)
Official Background Color	Pure White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Frontal Pose Required
Portal File Size Window	20 KB to 200 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top United Arab Emirates Photo Rejection Reasons

!Uploading a 72 DPI or 96 DPI browser image instead of an exact 300 DPI JFIF file
!Head height outside the mandatory 34.1–41.3mm window
!Side-lighting shadows or off-white wall background instead of #FFFFFF

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying United Arab Emirates pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 43×55mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (37.7mm) and places your eye line at 33.9mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 6-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 508×650px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for ICP & GDRFA Dubai Smart Channels.

According to ICP & GDRFA Dubai Smart Channels, the official UAE / Dubai Visa & Emirates ID Photo (43×55mm) size is 43mm × 55mm (1.69" × 2.17"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 508 × 650 pixels with a file size between 20 KB and 200 KB.

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