Saudi Arabia eVisa Photo Size & Requirements
200×200px, 5-100KB, face 70-80% of the frame, on a plain white background — confirmed directly against visa.visitsaudi.com.
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Saudi Arabia passport photo specification
- Print size
- 51×51mm (2×2 in)
- Digital output
- 200×200px
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 36–41mm (70–80% of frame)
- Background
- Plain white background, no patterns or shadows
- ·Face must occupy 70-80% of the image, measured as 1.4-1.6in (about 36-41mm) chin to crown
- ·Plain white background with no patterns or shadows
- ·Photo must be no more than 6 months old
- ·Only the applicant in frame — no other people or objects visible
- ·Head positioned straight to the camera, both eyes and face visible, ears and cheeks clearly shown
- ·No head coverings except for religious reasons — even then, chin to forehead must stay visible with no facial shadows
- ·Digital upload (eVisa portal): square JPEG, exactly 200x200px, file size between 5KB and 100KB
Source: visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/PhotoSpecifications, the official Saudi eVisa portal — directly fetched this session. This covers the eVisa photo upload specifically; a separate in-person passport photo spec exists but has no reachable primary numeric source, so it is intentionally not covered by this page — see the FAQ below.
eVisa photo vs. passport photo — not the same spec
This page covers the eVisa upload spec, published directly on the official visa.visitsaudi.com portal: a 200×200px square JPEG, 5-100KB, on a plain white background. If you're instead applying for or renewing a Saudi passport in person, a different physical print size is commonly cited (around 40×60mm), but there's no reachable official numeric spec for that process online — aggregator sites even disagree with each other on the required background colour. Confirm with your local passport office rather than relying on a print-size figure from this page.
Why 200×200px is so small
Unlike most passport photo specs on this site, Saudi Arabia's eVisa portal publishes an exact pixel target rather than a printed size — 200×200px, with a file size capped between 5KB and 100KB. That's deliberately compact for fast upload on the visa portal. Crop with the tool above to get the framing right, then export at the exact pixel size if your upload gets rejected for being too large or too small.
Related photo requirements
Common rejection reasons
Background isn’t plain or uniform
Shadows, patterns, furniture, or other people in frame are among the most common reasons photos get bounced back. Use a plain wall and even, shadow-free lighting.
Head size or position is off
Too zoomed in, too zoomed out, or off-center. Each country specifies an exact head-height range and crown position, and that's exactly what the crop guide in this tool aligns to.
Glasses, glare, or head coverings
Most countries now disallow glasses entirely (or require them glare-free with no frame over the eyes), and disallow non-religious head coverings that hide the hairline or face.
Photo is filtered, retouched, or AI-enhanced
Beauty filters, background blur, skin smoothing, and AI-generated backgrounds are explicitly rejected by several passport authorities, including the UK’s HM Passport Office.
Photo is outdated
Most countries require a photo taken within the last 6 months (the UK requires within the last month). An old photo, even a good one, can be rejected on this basis alone.
Expression or eye contact issues
Closed eyes, mouth open, smiling with teeth showing, or not looking straight at the camera are all common rejection triggers. A neutral, closed-mouth expression is the safe default.
Want the full picture across every country? See all passport photo requirements for 2026, read how to take a passport photo at home, or check what to wear and expression rules.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Saudi Arabia eVisa photo?
Exactly 200x200px, a square JPEG between 5KB and 100KB, with your face taking up 70-80% of the frame (about 1.4-1.6in, or 36-41mm, chin to crown). This is confirmed directly on visa.visitsaudi.com, the official Saudi eVisa portal.
What background does a Saudi eVisa photo need?
Plain white, with no patterns or shadows behind you.
Is this the same spec as a Saudi Arabia passport photo?
Not necessarily. This page covers the eVisa upload spec, which is directly confirmed on the official visa portal. The in-person Saudi passport photo process doesn't have a reachable official numeric spec online — aggregator sites cite a roughly 40x60mm print size, but they disagree with each other on background colour, so treat those figures as unconfirmed rather than official.
What are the Saudi Arabia eVisa photo requirements?
A recent (within 6 months) colour photo, square 200x200px, 5-100KB, on a plain white background, face covering 70-80% of the frame, head positioned straight at the camera, and no head covering unless worn for religious reasons.
What is the Saudi eVisa photo size in inches and mm?
The official spec is purely pixel-based (200x200px, 5-100KB) rather than a printed size, but the face-height ratio it describes (1.4-1.6in chin-to-crown in a square frame) corresponds to the same 2x2in (51x51mm) square used for a US passport or visa photo.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. All the cropping and resizing happens locally in your browser using the canvas element, so your photo is read from your device, processed there, and never transmitted anywhere.
Can you smile in a Saudi eVisa photo?
No. The requirements call for a neutral, forward-facing expression, same as most biometric photo standards. See our guide to smiling in a passport photo for what counts as neutral.