UAE visa photo Philippines OFW: 45×55 mm white, not DFA 35×45. https://www.pixid.studio/guide/uae-visa-photo-philippines

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UAE Visa Photo Requirements for Filipino OFWs — 45×55 mm (2026)

45×55 mm White BG OFW route Not DFA size

Quick answer: UAE visa and Emirates ID photos use 45×55 mm with plain white background — not DFA 35×45 mm. Filipino OFWs typically submit via employer/PRO, VFS UAE, or typing centres. Two prints common.

Official sources: u.ae · DMW Philippines

UAE visa 45×55 mm photo for Filipino OFW applicants
UAE deployment requires 45×55 mm — larger than DFA passport 35×45 mm.

Use this page if…

  • Filipino OFW deploying to UAE (employment, domestic worker, skilled trade).

Do not use this page for: Philippine passport (DFA renewal) renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general UAE visa photo guide or Philippine passport (DFA renewal).

UAE employment and visit visas from Philippines typically require 45×55 mm white prints — larger than DFA ePassport at 35×45 mm. GDRFA/ICP portals may also ask for a separate digital upload; the print size and portal crop are not interchangeable.

UAE visa submission for Filipino OFWs

Filipino workers deploy through POEA/POLO channels with employer-sponsored UAE visas.

CentreAddress / areaNotes
VFS UAE — ManilaCheck visa.vfsglobal.com for current PH addressVisit & employment categories
Employer PRODigital upload to GDRFA/ICP + physical fileMost OFW deployments
Typing centreUAE-approved centres in UAE after arrivalEmirates ID follow-up

UAE Government · DMW (POEA)

Photo specification

RequirementSpecification
Print size45×55 mm
BackgroundPlain white
Face coverage70–80%
QuantityTwo identical prints (typical)
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot permitted
DigitalGDRFA/ICP upload often required
ExpressionNeutral

DFA ePassport uses 35×45 mm — UAE requires 45×55 mm. This is the #1 OFW photo mistake for UAE deployment.

Printed photo or digital upload?

Print and digital — employer may need GDRFA digital JPEG while agency collects prints. Export 45×55 mm from PixID; do not stretch a DFA-sized photo.

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

What usually goes wrong for Filipino OFWs

  • DFA 35×45 mm reused for UAE 45×55 mm
  • Blue studio background from local shops
  • Selfie or filtered phone photo for GDRFA upload
  • Only one print when agency asks for two

Printing in Metro Manila before deployment

Labs in Manila, Cebu, and Davao can print UAE 45×55 mm. Bring PixID PDF to avoid booth default 35×45 mm.

PixID — $4.99

PixID checks crop, background, and file size for UAE visa rules — without altering your face. $4.99, money-back guarantee.

See also

Frequently asked questions

What size for UAE visa from Philippines?
45×55 mm — not DFA 35×45 mm.
OFW deployment photo rules?
Same 45×55 mm — employer/PRO submits to UAE authorities.
Background colour?
Plain white only.
How many photos?
Typically two identical prints plus digital upload.
Can I use passport photo?
No — wrong dimensions for UAE.
Emirates ID same size?
Yes — 45×55 mm white background for Emirates ID photos too.
Can I wear glasses?
No for most visa photos in this corridor — remove prescription glasses to avoid glare rejections.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance.
Can I reuse my DFA ePassport photo?
Usually no — even when print size looks similar, DFA ePassport crop and visa head-height rules differ.

UAE visa from Philippines — 45×55 mm for OFWs

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