United Arab Emirates · id
Emirates ID photo, square for ICP Smart Services
Emirates ID applications and renewals take a square photo upload through ICP Smart Services: between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels, JPG under 2 MB, white background, face at 70–80% of the frame — with one Emirates-ID-specific rule: the new photo must visibly differ from the one on your current card.
- Size
- —
- Digital file
- 1200×1200 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 70–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: Renewing? Don't reuse the photo from your existing card — ICP requires the new photo to differ from the current one, and the automated comparison catches identical resubmissions.
How it works
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58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a UAE Emirates ID (ICP) photo?
An Emirates ID photo uses the same ICP Smart Services upload as the UAE passport: a square JPG between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels, under 2 MB, white background, face at 70–80% of the frame, checked automatically against ICAO geometry.
The Emirates ID adds one rule of its own: the new photo must visibly differ from the one on your current card, so renewals can't resubmit the existing image. The card is mandatory for all UAE residents, making this one of the most frequently submitted photos in the Gulf.
The portal's automated ICAO check measures face geometry, background and lighting. This page runs the same measurements in your browser and outputs the exact square file the portal expects.
UAE Emirates ID (ICP) photo requirements
| Size | 1200×1200 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 1200×1200px JPEG · max 2048 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- ICP Smart Services requires a SQUARE upload between 600×600 and 1200×1200 px (≥96 dpi), JPG, ≤2 MB — even though the print format is 35×45 mm.
- White background; face 70–80%; the portal runs an automated ICAO compliance check.
- Medical glasses only, untinted, frames clear of the eyes; religious head cover with the face visible chin to forehead.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (1200×1200px, under 2048 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 1200×1200px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 70–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What format does the Emirates ID photo upload need?
Square JPG between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels at 96 DPI or better, under 2 MB, white background, face filling 70–80% of the frame.
Why was my renewal photo rejected?
The most Emirates-ID-specific cause: submitting the same photo as your current card. Others: non-square dimensions, off-white background, glasses that aren't medically required, or the face outside the 70–80% band.
Are glasses and head coverings allowed?
Medical glasses only — untinted with frames clear of the eyes. Religious head coverings are fine when the face is visible from chin to forehead.
Does the same photo work for the UAE passport?
Technically yes — same ICP spec — but remember the difference rule if the same photo already appears on your current Emirates ID.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07