Applicants from outside the UAE who wish to enter the country with a visa must present several supporting documents. Depending on why you’re visiting, the documents you’ll need vary, but you’ll always need a UAE visa photo, even if you’re only submitting one.
However, you must adhere to specific specifications for the UAE visa photo you submit in order to avoid having your application rejected.
In order to show your current appearance, your UAE visa photo must be taken in a professional studio, and it must be recent (within the last six months).
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ToggleThe required photo size for UAE Visa
The photo for a UAE visa must be 43 mm x 55 mm in dimension. In other places, you must submit a 2-inch by 2-inch photo equal to about 50 mm x 50%. Because there is much misinformation about the size requirements for the UAE visa photo, make sure you ask your sponsor for the specifics.
For electronic submissions, the image’s width and height must be no less than 300 pixels and 369 pixels, respectively.
Photo specifications of UAE visa
Your visa photos for the UAE should meet the following requirements in addition to their size:
- Background, location, and level of service
- It’s necessary to have a plain white background
- Instead of black and white, the image should be colored.
- You must stand in the middle of the room.
- Photographs must include your entire head and shoulders as well as your hair and ears.
- You should have 70% – 80% of the picture taken up by your face
- The photograph must be high quality, with no shadows, excessively bright or dim lighting, or glare.
- You must be shown in your natural skin tone in the photograph.
- In order to avoid creases and staple marks, make sure to use high-quality photo paper when printing your design.
- If you have red-eye or a birthmark, do not touch up the photo in any way. Instead, if there are errors in the photograph, it is recommended that you take another one.
- Do not add any personalization to the image unless instructed to do so specifically.
Facial expression
You must:
- maintain a neutral facial expression throughout the entire interview (mouth closed)
- have your eyes fixed on the road ahead.
- not tilt your head to one side while driving.
- It is essential that you have open and visible eyes.
Clothes
- Wearing dark clothing will help you stand out against the white backdrop.
- It is not advisable to wear eyeglasses. Make sure your glasses do not cover your eyes or brows (no thick rims) and that the glass does not reflect light if you must wear them. Using sunglasses with a tint is not a good idea.
- Headgears are not permitted:
- Hats
- headbands
- religious headgear
You should, however, ensure that your headgear does not hide your face. Your forehead, chin, and other facial features should be visible if you wear one of these.
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Requirements of UAE visa photo for small children
There is no exception for infants and babies who require a visa photo. The following are the requirements for a UAE visa photo of a child:
- In addition, the child must maintain a neutral facial expression while looking straight into the camera.
- The child must only be seen in the photograph without anyone else. You can’t even show your hands if you’re holding them up.
- In addition, toys must be kept out of sight.
- A picture from above should be used if the child is unable to support himself or herself.
Photo size of Dubai visa
The required picture size for a Dubai visa application is 43 mm x 55 mm, the same as for other UAE emirates (or 2-inch x 2-inch). For electronic submissions, the image’s width and height must be no less than 300 pixels and 369 pixels, respectively.
What other documents will I require to obtain a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
When applying for a UAE visa, you’ll also have to provide the following documents in addition to your passport photo:
- A passport and photocopies of the relevant pages of the passport are required.
- You don’t have to submit your original passport in all cases. Photographs of the relevant passport pages may be included (or all the pages on your passport)
- Booking confirmation for a round-trip flight or a ticket for a subsequent flight. Tickets purchased directly from the airline must be used for the application.
- Proof of lodging, such as a receipt from your hotel.
- Documentation proving your legal right to be in your country (i.e., your visa or residence permit). However, this only applies to non-citizens of the country where they are currently residing.
- If you’re staying with someone, be sure to tell them about the party.
- Documentation proving your connection to the host
- The UAE Resident Visa and Emirates ID of your host
- Copy of their employment contract or salary certificate, as appropriate.
- Documentation of prior travels
- Anything else you think is relevant to your trip’s purpose
Things to Keep in Mind
Even though the preceding points are crucial, they may be perplexing or even overwhelming to some people. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of the most important things to keep in mind regarding the size requirements for Dubai visa photos.
- The front of your face should be visible in the photo.
- You should be able to see your entire face, including your hair, forehead, and chin.
- The subject’s face should be in the center of the photo. It’s best if you can see both ears clearly.
- You do not have permission to smile, grin, frown, or raise your brows. In other words, maintain a neutral facial expression throughout the conversation.
- Officials prefer Color photos over monochrome ones.
- Do not submit a computer print photo.
- Hair should not be in your eyes. Make sure your eyeglasses don’t cover your eyes if you’re wearing them.
- Do not sign the photo.
- You mustn’t make any alterations to the image after taking it.
- We will not accept the photos that have been damaged in any way (such as being marked, creased, or torn).
Let’s sum up…
Your photo is an essential part of the application process for an EAU visa and many applicants make several mistakes with it. The article explained UAE photo requirements and the things you need to know to provide an acceptable photo.
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