Guide · Last checked 23/09/2026
Dubai visa photo requirements and rejection reasons
Short answer
Plain white background, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera, full face visible; at least 600×800 px, JPEG or PNG. A phone photo in daylight is enough.
Why is a photo rejected?
| Code | Meaning | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| BLURRY | Image is blurry | Hold steady, wait for focus |
| GLARE | Glare | Turn off flash |
| CROPPED | Cut edges | Whole document in frame |
| FACE_NOT_VISIBLE | Face not visible | Remove glasses and hat |
| BACKGROUND_NOT_PLAIN | Background not plain | Plain white wall |
| PHOTO_OF_PHOTO | Photo of a photo | Photograph the person |
| MRZ_UNREADABLE | MRZ unreadable | Both code lines fully visible |
| PASSPORT_VALIDITY_TOO_SHORT | Validity too short | 6 months from entry |