Dubai Visa Photo & Passport Requirements (Avoid Rejection)
Most Dubai visa delays come from unclear passport scans or photos. Getting these two documents right is the fastest route to approval.
Passport requirements
Your passport should normally have at least six months of validity from your travel date and at least one blank page.
- Full colour scan of the bio page
- All four corners visible
- No glare, shadows or fingers over the text
- Use the same passport you will travel with
Photo requirements
- Recent colour photo on a plain white background
- Face centred, eyes open, neutral expression
- No sunglasses or heavy filters
- Head covering only for religious reasons, face fully visible
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Start my Dubai visaFAQs
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, if it is sharp, well lit and taken against a plain white wall.
What if my passport expires soon?
Renew it first. A passport with less than six months of validity is commonly rejected.