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Saudi eVisa photo requirements: size, background, and file rules

The Saudi eVisa photo is not just a normal passport photo. The online portal expects a small square file with specific size, file weight, background, and face-position rules.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

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At a glance

The core Saudi eVisa photo specification

For Saudi eVisa upload, start with the technical file values: 200 × 200 and a file size from 5 KB–100 KB. The file format is not specified in the current official guidance. These small limits are why an ordinary phone photo needs resizing and compression before upload.

The image should be the photo itself, not a scanned print with extra margins. If the photo is exported from a passport-photo kiosk or another app, check both the final dimensions and the final file size before uploading.

Face, background, and recency rules

Center the face and point it toward the camera, with both ears and cheeks visible. The face needs to fill about 70–80% of the image, so a distant head-and-shoulders crop is usually too small.

Use a plain white background. Avoid visible shadows and patterned walls, and keep hair from covering the eyebrows-to-cheek area. The current official guidance does not specify rules for glasses.

What to confirm before upload

  1. The saved size matches the required pixel value.
  2. The file size falls within the official range.
  3. The face is centered and not tilted.
  4. The background is white and evenly lit.
  5. No glare, red-eye, or heavy retouching is present.

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How to use source information

Use the Saudi eVisa photo specification as the baseline for 200 × 200 photos within 5 KB–100 KB. For Hajj/Nusuk or route-specific upload screens, confirm the latest requirement in the portal before submitting.

shoumei.org is an independent photo preparation tool. It is not a visa application service and does not guarantee acceptance or approval.

Points to check before upload

Check size, background, face position, and file size in order before you upload.

  1. Wrong size

    A square-looking photo can still fail if it is not exactly 200 × 200.

  2. File too large or too small

    The saved file should stay within the 5 KB–100 KB range for Saudi eVisa.

  3. Background shadows

    A white wall with a strong shadow can still be treated as a poor background.

  4. Face visibility

    Eyes and facial outline need to be clear. Glasses are not covered by the current official guidance, but lens glare can make your eyes hard to check.

How Saudi Visa & Umrah Photo helps

200 × 200 output

Exports the face photo at the square size the eVisa portal asks for.

File-size control

Optimizes the exported file for upload instead of leaving you to trial-and-error compression.

Private processing

Cropping, face-position checks, and export happen on the device.

Always compare the final file with the current portal instructions before upload.

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FAQ

Is a Saudi eVisa photo 2x2 inches?

For online Saudi eVisa upload, the important requirement is the digital file: the official pixel size and file size range. Do not rely on print inches unless your submission route asks for a printed photo.

Can I crop a normal phone photo?

Yes, if the crop remains sharp and the final export is at the official pixel size within the official range. Start with good lighting and a white background to avoid quality loss after compression.

Does the app guarantee the visa photo will be accepted?

No. The app helps prepare the file against known photo requirements, but the portal or reviewing authority makes the final decision.

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