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Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
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Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
UAE Passport Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm UAE biometric passport photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be exactly 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Background must be plain white — no patterns, shadows, or gradients.
- Face must be centered and cover 70–80% of the photo height.
- Full head must be visible — no cropping of hair or chin.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- Head coverings permitted for religious reasons (face must be fully visible).
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Printed on high-quality glossy photo paper.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, plain white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear front-facing portrait photo.
- Select UAE → Passport to load the 35×45 mm biometric preset.
- Centre your face so it fills 70–80% of the image height.
- Use background removal to achieve a clean white background.
- Adjust brightness for even, shadow-free lighting.
- Download the print sheet and take it to any typing centre or photo studio in the UAE.
FAQ
What size is a UAE passport photo?
A UAE passport photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall, following the ICAO biometric standard as required by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).
What background is required for a UAE passport photo?
The background must be plain white with no shadows, patterns, or gradients. The subject's face must contrast clearly with the background.
Can I wear a hijab in a UAE passport photo?
Yes. Religious head coverings such as a hijab or niqab are permitted, but the full face must be clearly visible.
Where do I apply for a UAE passport?
UAE nationals apply for passports at ICP service centres or typing offices. Applications can also be submitted online via the ICP smart app.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. All editing and export happen entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — 100% free, no account or subscription needed.
Where can I print a UAE passport photo in the UAE?
Take the print sheet to any typing centre, photo studio, or supermarket with a photo printing service. Specify a 35×45 mm biometric print.