How to Take the Right Picture for Your UAE ID Card (4x6 cm) One of the most crucial things to do when applying for a UAE ID card is to send in the right photo. This picture has to meet tight requirements because it will be used for biometric identification and security. Even little mistakes can make your application take longer or get turned down. But don't be alarmed! You don't need to go to a photo booth or hire a professional photographer to make the perfect UAE ID card photo with PhotoGov.net.
The picture on your UAE ID card is very important for your application. It is used by the government to identify people and is part of the biometric verification procedure. Your application could be delayed or turned down if your photo doesn't match the technical standards.
You don't have to worry about making mistakes because PhotoGov.net makes sure that your photo automatically fits all the requirements. Everything is checked and changed automatically by our platform.
PhotoGov makes it easy and quick to take the correct picture for your UAE ID card. This is how it works:
Take a selfie with your phone in good light.
Your face should be clearly visible, and your expression should be neutral
Upload Your Photo:
Go to PhotoGov.net and upload your selfie
Our AI Does the Work:
Our system automatically crops, resizes, and changes your photo to meet the specifications for an official UAE ID card photo (4x6 cm)
Get Your Picture:
After processing, you can download your photo and send it in both print and online forms
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect employment authorization photo yourself:
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Here are the technical criteria for the photo on your UAE ID card:
Size of the photo (width x height) | 40 mm x 60 mm (4 cm x 6 cm) |
Definition of Image | There is no glare or blurriness in the picture |
Height of head (up to top of hair) | 32–36 mm (around 75% of height of photo) |
Color of the background | Plain white or light gray |
Minimum DPI | 600 |
Can be printed | Yes |
Can be submitted online | Yes |
Articulation | Eyes open, mouth closed, neutral expression |
Head Covers | Only for religious reasons |
Recentness | Must have been taken in the recent six months |
Format of the file | JPG or JPEG |
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
The background must be pure white or light gray
Your photo must be exactly 40 mm x 60 mm
Bad lighting: Make sure there are no shadows or dark areas on your face
You should have a neutral expression on your face, not a smile or frown
If you wear glasses, be sure they don't reflect or glare
PhotoGov automatically fixes these issues for you, making sure your photo is legal
This is why PhotoGov is the best and easiest way to get a picture of your UAE ID card:
This feature automatically cuts your picture down to the right size of 4x6 cm
Changes the size of the picture so that it fits the official size for your UAE ID card photo
This feature gets rid of any background that can be distracting and replaces it with a neutral, compatible hue
Changes the brightness, sharpness, and contrast to make sure the picture is of great quality
All you have to do is post your selfie, and we'll do the rest
Cheap: You may get great results without spending a lot of money on photo booths
Every Time Compliant: Our system makes sure that your photo fits all the official requirements for UAE ID card photos
We offer both printable and digital versions, so you're ready for any way to submit
When taking pictures of babies and children for employment authorization, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
For slightly older babies:
Is it okay to use a selfie for my UAE ID card photo?
What should I wear to take a picture for my UAE ID card?
Is it okay to smile in the picture?
How current should my picture be?
Is digital sufficient or should I have a printed photo?
Will PhotoGov change the background or lighting for me?
What occurs should my picture be turned down?
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