Get a UAE driving license photo in the correct 4×6 cm format in seconds. Take a selfie at home, and our AI crops it, sets a light grey background and checks the photo before you download it.
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Our template follows the 4×6 cm photo size used for the driving licence. The AI check measures your photo against each size and quality parameter below.
The UAE driving licence is a plastic card about the size of a credit card. Next to your full name, date of birth, nationality, licence number, expiry date and the vehicle categories you may drive, it carries a photograph of the holder. The photo is what links the card to its holder, so a clear, recent picture taken from the front matters. The card is made of durable plastic and also carries holograms and microprinting against forgery.
Our template is a vertical rectangle of 40 × 60 mm. The head takes about 38 mm from the chin to the top of the head, and there is a margin of about 6 mm between the top of the hair and the upper edge of the frame. The background is a plain light grey, and the photo is in colour. A print at 300 DPI stays sharp at this photo size, and the same file can be uploaded when a service centre or portal asks for a digital image instead of paper copies.
To get a first licence, you must be at least 18 years old for light vehicles and be a resident or a visitor with a valid visa. You also need a medical fitness certificate. The usual path runs through an accredited driving school: theory lessons and a theory test, practical lessons, then a road test in real traffic. When you pass the road test, you apply for the licence itself. The documents typically asked for are:
Requirements and fees can change, so check the current list with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai or the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport before you apply.
A UAE driving license is usually valid for 10 years for UAE nationals and 5 years for expatriates. To renew the licence, you provide a medical fitness certificate and pay the renewal fee; renewal can be done online through the RTA website or at an authorised centre. Your appearance can change a lot in five or ten years, so a licence renewal is a good moment to prepare a fresh photo that looks like you today. Keep the photo file, as the same digital photo can also go into an online form later.
Visitors can drive in the Emirates with an International Driving Permit together with the driving licence from their home country. Check the local rules for your nationality first. If you later become a resident and apply for a local licence, the application asks for passport-sized photographs, so keep a recent photo ready.
The same selfie can be turned into photos for other documents with their own sizes: the Emirates ID and residence visa photo, the UAE passport photo and the family book photo.
Hold the phone at arm's length with the camera at eye level. The AI crops the photo to 4×6 cm and straightens it.
Look into the lens with a neutral face and your mouth closed. Keep your head straight and your hair away from your face.
Face a window for soft daylight and avoid direct sun, which leaves hard shadows. The AI replaces the background with light grey.
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The right format and background, checked by AI in seconds.
Our AI check catches these problems before you download the photo.
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Don't smile
Mouth open
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No fashion headwear
Head tilted
Shadow behind head
Large earrings
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Use your phone camera or an image you already have. Everything runs in your browser.
The tool crops the photo to 40 × 60 mm, sets a light grey background and checks every requirement.
Download the digital file for an online application, or print it at 300 DPI for paper copies.
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Crop, head height and background in one step.
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Our template is 4×6 cm (40 × 60 mm), with a head height of about 38 mm and about 6 mm between the top of the hair and the top edge.
A plain light grey background without shadows or patterns. The AI sets it for you automatically.
Yes. Use daylight, keep a neutral face and look into the camera; the tool handles the crop and the background.
Yes. The digital file suits online submission, and you can also print it at 300 DPI if paper copies are asked for.
Renewal needs a medical fitness certificate and the renewal fee and can be done online on the RTA website. A recent photo is a good idea, as the card is valid for 5 or 10 years.
Visitors can use an International Driving Permit with their home country licence. Check the local rules for your nationality.
Yes. The digital file and the AI check are free; only the optional retouch costs $5.99.
