Saudi Arabia Visa photo requirements
The official Saudi eVisa portal asks for one photo of 200 x 200 px and 5–100 KB on a plain white background with no pattern or shadows. The face should take up 70–80% of the image (about 1.4 x 1.6 in from chin to crown), with both ears visible and no head covering unless for religious reasons. Applications through embassies or VFS use 2 x 2 in prints instead.
| Photo size | Digital upload only (no printed photo) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 200 x 200 px |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 70–80% of photo height |
| Eye line from bottom | Not specified |
| Background | plain white |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | 5 KB – 100 KB |
| Background editing | Optional paid replacement if your background fails our check; retaking is safest |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Official source: visa.visitsaudi.com
How to take your Saudi Arabia Visa photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain white 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 Saudi Arabia Visa photo in pixels and KB?
- 200 x 200 px, JPEG, 5 KB – 100 KB, on a plain white background. It is a digital upload only, with no printed size. The head should take up 70–80% of the photo height.
- Can I take my Saudi Arabia visa photo with a phone?
- Usually yes, if the photo is sharp, evenly lit and taken from about 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Ask someone else to take it rather than using a selfie at arm's length, which distorts facial proportions.
- Can I wear glasses?
- Many authorities no longer accept glasses in photos, and others require no glare or tinted lenses. Check the official source linked on this page.
- What background should I use?
- The published requirement is: plain white, no shadows. Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain wall to avoid shadows.
- 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://visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/PhotoSpecifications. Last verified: 2026-09-29.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.