International travel to Saudi Arabia requires an e-Visa, which involves submitting necessary documents, one of which is the indispensable scan of your photograph.

The photo verifies your identity for the authorities and border control. Meeting the photo requirements is important for timely approval of your Saudi Arabia e-visa. You can take your photo at home and send it to us for processing according to the guidelines. We will make sure your photo meets all required standards.

Visa Photograph Specifications:

Check out the Saudi Arabia visa photo specifications:

• The photograph should be 2 inch in height and 2 inch in width, and resolution must be at least 600 dpi.
• The photo must be in color. Black and white pictures aren't acceptable.
• In the photo, your head should face forward.
• The applicant's picture should be a recent one. The Saudi government doesn't accept photos older than 6 months.
• The background of the photo must be simple, plain white. No other color is allowed.
• Your photo should feature your face's entire front view, eyes should be visible, and the face should be straight.
• Don't smile when you are taking pictures for the evisa. 
• The photograph should not get blurry. The image must be high-quality, and all the facial features should be visible.
• Saudi government allows applicants to submit pictures with headgear because of religious reasons.
• Your clothing/dress should be in a different color from the background. Don't wear a white color dress.
• Beard is permitted, provided that it is part of your everyday appearance.
• The applicant must provide 1 passport-sized photo at the time of submitting the Saudi e-Visa application.

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Saudi Visa Photo Guidelines:

Now that you know the Saudi e-Visa photo specifications, let's look at the essential guidelines and rules regarding taking a photo on your own. Do remember that if you submit an incorrect photo, your Saudi Arabia e-Visa application will get rejected. Therefore, we have created a list of necessary points to remember while taking the visa photograph.

Saudi Arabia eVisa Photo Guidelines for Infants and Babies:

When traveling abroad, everyone in the family, including newborn babies, infants, toddlers, and children, must carry a passport. Each member must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia. This condition applies to people who aim to go with their families. If you are confused about the e-Visa photo of your children, we are here to help.

Check out the rules and guidelines on taking pictures of your children.

• The child must be awake when you photograph him or her. That's because the eyes must be visible in the photo as per the requirement.
• Parents usually prefer to take a picture of their child while he/she is sitting in a car seat. If you plan to do the same, don't forget to cover the seat's back with a white cloth. Do remember that the white background condition applies to the minor's photo as well.
• If you intend to take your child's photo from above while the baby is lying on his or her back, do place a layer of white cloth underneath the baby.
• None of the parents or anyone else can appear in the visa photo of children. Not even while you are holding the child. Not even your hands should be visible in the picture. If your child uses a pacifier or wears headgear, remove it when taking his or her photograph. However, if the headgear is for religious reasons, it is allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit my e-Visa photo using mobile photo editing apps before submission? Is digital scanning of a printed photo allowed? Will a low-quality phone camera affect my photo submission? Can I wear earrings or other facial jewelry in the photo?

Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in May 2025. Please verify with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure its accuracy for your travel plans.