UAE Residence Photo Size and Requirements

Requirements at a glance

Size	35 × 40 mm (1.378 × 1.575 in)
Pixels	413 × 472 px
DPI	594
Background color	white (#FFFFFF)
File size limit	Up to 1024 KB
Source	icp.gov.ae
Last checked	2026-11-02
Spec code	`uae-residence`

Frequently asked questions

What size is the UAE Residence photo?

It is 35 × 40 mm (1.378 × 1.575 in). The digital file is 413 × 472 px at 594 DPI.

What background color does the UAE Residence photo need?

This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.

What file size is allowed for the UAE Residence photo?

The file should be no larger than 1024 KB.

Can I use this spec with the IDPhoto.ai API?

Yes. Set specCode to "uae-residence" in a POST /v2/makeIdPhoto request. The Passport Photo API reference describes the full request and response.

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Send this spec code to the Passport Photo API.

curl -sS -X POST "https://api-us.idphotoapp.com/v2/makeIdPhoto" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"apiKey":"YOUR_API_KEY","apiSecret":"YOUR_API_SECRET","imageBase64":"BASE64_IMAGE","specCode":"uae-residence","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'

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