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Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.
- white background
- Head, shoulders and upper body correctly framed
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · ID CardChildren aged 3 to 12
United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children, valid and ready in 30 seconds
Take or upload a photo. We prepare and check it so your United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children is compliant and ready to submit online.
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Two versions. One complete delivery.
Your United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.
Print version
Photo ready to print
A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.
- Official size: 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in)
- Prepared at 300 dpi
- Print-ready sheet included
- white background
Take a normal photo. We turn it into the official photo you need.
You don't need to understand the rules for United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.
Correct background
We replace your surroundings with the white background required for the application.
Properly framed face
We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.
Checked before download
We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.
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What to know about United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children
For a child's Emirates ID, ICP applies the same rules as for an adult: a recent 35 × 45 mm colour photo with a white background, neutral expression, mouth closed and nobody else in the image.
From everyday portrait to compliant result: United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children
We correct the framing and prepare the white background while preserving your natural appearance.
How it is actually submitted
We deliver a high-quality file in 35 × 45 mm proportion to upload on the ICP website or app, or for the centre filing the application, plus a print version.
How to prepare
Stand the child in front of a white wall, with even light, and take the photo at eye level. Ask them to look at the camera with their mouth closed.
Common rejection reasons
- Big smile or open mouth
- Looking away or head tilted
- Toys or another person in the photo
- Background not white or with shadows
We check the requirements for you
You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.
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- Size
- 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in)
- Suitable for online submission?
- Yes
- Is it printable?
- Yes
- Background
- White
- Head height
- 70–80% of the photo
What the photo must comply with
- Face the camera. Head straight and eyes looking directly at the camera, no tilting.
- Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smiling.
- Even lighting. No shadows on the face or background, no glare.
- Glasses. No glasses.
- Hats and caps. Head uncovered; religious garments that do not cover the face are allowed.
- Filters and beauty retouching. The photo must faithfully show your current appearance.
- Religious garments (hijab, turban…) are allowed if the face is visible from forehead to chin.
Specific rules for United Arab Emirates
- Size: 35 × 45 mm; ICP accepts widths of 35 to 40 mm.
- Plain white background with even lighting.
- Adult rules: neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open.
- Nobody else in the image: no toys, chair backs or other people.
- No sunglasses or headwear.
How to get ready
1
At their eye level
Take the photo at their eye level, from about 1.5 metres away. It's best if an adult takes it: selfies are not accepted.
2
Facing the camera, mouth closed
Ask them to look at the phone with their head and shoulders straight and their mouth closed. They must be alone, with no toys or other people.
3
Light from the front
Have them face a window in daylight, with no shadows on the face. We take care of the background.
Photos that pass and photos that don't
Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.
Other document photos for United Arab Emirates
If you need to complete more than one application, prepare each photo to the exact size and rules of its document.
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Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children
What age is this photo for?
For children aged 3 to 12. This is an Imagokit guide range, not an official rule: the photo follows the document's rules and, if the authority allows any age-related flexibility, we apply it. From age 13, use the adult photo.
What size should the photo be for United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children?
It must be exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), with a white background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.
What color should the background be?
The background must be white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.
How is this photograph submitted?
It is submitted as a digital file in the online application. Download the result and upload it from your device in the photo field.
Can I smile in the photo?
No. United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.
Can I wear glasses?
No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.
How much does United Arab Emirates ID card photo for children cost and how long does it take?
It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.
Is it valid for the official application?
Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of United Arab Emirates. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.
Can I print it on paper?
Yes. Along with the digital photo you get a 10×15 cm (4×6 in) print template ready to print with 2, 4, 6 or 9 copies at any photo shop or kiosk.
Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?
The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.