Emirates ID Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)? The Emirates ID photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Hands must not appear above the shoulders; no frame. The upload for ICP smart services (website or app) needs to be as a JPEG. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Your head should fill 70 to 80 percent of the frame height. The Emirates ID photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.

Photo requirements

Emirates ID photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, for ICP smart services (website or app)
Background	white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Medical glasses only, with no tinted lenses; frames must not cover the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings only; chin to forehead and both edges of the face must be visible. No hats.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Taken within the last 6 months; Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph; Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open; Must not be identical to the photo on your current document; Hands must not appear above the shoulders; no frame

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Emirates ID photos

What size is an Emirates ID photo?

Emirates ID photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.

What background does an Emirates ID photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in an Emirates ID photo?

Yes. Medical glasses only, with no tinted lenses; frames must not cover the eyes.

Can I smile in an Emirates ID photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings only; chin to forehead and both edges of the face must be visible. No hats.

Can I take an Emirates ID photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, for ICP smart services (website or app). Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does an Emirates ID photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) (icp.gov.ae).