Emirates ID Photo (35×40mm) — Free Online, ICP-Compliant
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UAE Emirates ID Photo Requirements
| Size | 35×40 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 413×472 px |
| Background | White |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 35×40 mm
- ✓Plain white background, uniform, no shadows
- ✓Face occupies 70-80% of the frame, head and top of shoulders visible
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes parallel to the lens
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Hijab permitted if face is fully visible from forehead to chin
- ✓High resolution (at least 600 DPI), colour
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
- ✓No retouching or AI editing - ICP rejects software-modified photos
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Emirates ID photo?
Emirates ID photos are 35 mm wide by 40 mm tall with a plain white background. Required by the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) for issuance and renewal via icp.gov.ae and the ICP smart app.
Is the Emirates ID photo the same as a UAE passport photo?
No. Emirates ID uses 35×40 mm. UAE passport and visa photos use a larger 40×60 mm format. Submitting a 40×60 mm photo for an Emirates ID renewal is a common rejection cause.
Does ICP accept AI-edited or retouched photos?
No. ICP guidance states that photos modified by image-editing software will not be accepted. IDPhotoSnap only crops the image and replaces the background with the required plain white - no skin smoothing, no relighting, no beautification - which is the line ICP draws between standardisation and prohibited editing.
Can I wear a hijab in my Emirates ID photo?
Yes. A hijab is permitted as long as the face is fully visible from forehead to chin and both ears are not obscured in a way that hides identifying features. Other religious head coverings are accepted on the same condition.
I am a foreign worker in the UAE renewing my Emirates ID — does this tool work?
Yes. Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Egyptian and other expat residents renewing Emirates ID through icp.gov.ae or the ICP smart app submit the same 35×40 mm white-background digital photo. This tool exports a JPG sized for the portal upload, in the browser, with no signup.
How recent must the photo be?
The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance. ICP may reject photos that look significantly older than the applicant or do not match the live capture at the typing centre / service kiosk.
Is my photo uploaded to your servers?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Your photo never reaches a server — verifiable in browser DevTools Network tab.
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About the Author
Elena Dev, Founder of IDPhotoSnap
Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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