Saudi tourist e-visa photo requirements
The official Saudi e-visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) rejects photos that are the wrong size or file size. Here is its spec, and a one-click way to resize your photo to it.
| Digital size | 200 × 200 pixels |
|---|---|
| File size | 5 KB to 100 KB |
| Background | Plain white — no pattern, no shadows |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
Runs in your browser — your photo is never uploaded.
This spec is for the tourist e-visa portal. Other Saudi visas (e.g. through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) may use their own rules — check the upload screen.
Photo rules
- Face fills 70–80% of the photo; face and top of the shoulders, centred.
- Look straight at the camera.
- Both ears and cheeks visible.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the face visible from chin to forehead.
How to submit it
Upload it in your application on the official e-visa portal, visa.visitsaudi.com.
Questions people ask
What size photo does the Saudi e-visa need?
200 × 200 pixels, between 5 KB and 100 KB, with a plain white background.
Why is my Saudi visa photo rejected?
Usually because the file is over 100 KB, the photo isn't square, or the background isn't plain white. Resize it with the button above.
Official sources
Checked 7 November 2026. Rules change — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Picforms is not affiliated with any government.
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