Qatar Hayya e-Visa photo requirements
Qatar Hayya e-Visa photos are 30 x 40 mm (width x height), at least 720 px, JPEG or JPG up to 2 MB, in colour on a plain white or light grey background. Show your face and the top of your shoulders, with the face taking up 70–80% of the photo. The photo must be less than 12 months old. Paper applications through other Qatari services have their own rules.
| Photo size | 30 x 40 mm (1.18 x 1.57 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 540 x 720 px |
| Resolution | 457 DPI |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 70–80% of photo height |
| Eye line from bottom | Not specified |
| Background | plain white or light grey |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | up to 2 MB |
| Background editing | Optional paid replacement if your background fails our check; retaking is safest |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 |
Official source: beta-cms.hayya.qa
How to take your Qatar Hayya e-Visa photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain white or light grey wall, with nothing else in the background.
- Use soft, even light from the front (a window in daylight works well). Avoid shadows on your face and behind you.
- Have someone else take the photo from 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Avoid arm-length selfies.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones unless the rules allow them (religious or medical exceptions vary).
- Leave space above your head and below your shoulders so the tool can crop to the exact size.
FAQ
- What size is a Qatar Hayya e-Visa photo in pixels and KB?
- 540 x 720 px, JPEG, up to 2 MB, on a plain white or light grey background. The printed size is 30x40 mm (1.18x1.57 in). The head should take up 70–80% of the photo height.
- What size is the Qatar Hayya e-Visa photo?
- 30 mm wide x 40 mm high, with a minimum resolution of 720 px, according to the Hayya Personal Photo Guideline. This page makes a 540 x 720 px JPEG.
- How big can the file be?
- Not more than 2 MB, and only JPEG or JPG.
- What background should I use?
- Plain white or light grey, with no shadows or glare. Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain wall to avoid shadows.
- How old can the photo be?
- Less than 12 months old at the time you apply.
- Will my photo be accepted?
- We format your photo to the published spec, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.
Official source
Requirements are published by the issuing authority at https://beta-cms.hayya.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hayya-Personal-Photo-Instructions.pdf. Last verified: 2026-10-18.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.