When applying for a Saudi Arabia visa, one of the most crucial parts of your application is submitting the right photo. A photo that doesn’t meet the requirements — in terms of size, background, or clarity — can lead to unnecessary delays or rejections.
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Your photo must meet rigorous criteria established by Saudi Arabia's embassy or consulate to guarantee its acceptance. Here is a summary of the needed 2x2 inch (51x51 mm) photo rules:
2 x 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
Minimum 300 DPI
JPEG, PNG
Usually less than 1 MB
No patterns or shadows; plain white or light grey
Indeed, for consulate/embassy submittal
Follow these simple instructions to make sure your Saudi Arabia visa photo is properly sized and prepared for submission:
Choose the Document Type Select "Saudi Arabia Visa - 2x2 inch" from PhotoGov.net
Take the picture
Use either a camera or smartphone. Maintain 1.5–2 meters from a white or light-colored wall
Send Your Picture
Make sure the picture is well-lit and clear. Send it to us via our system for processing
Automatic Resize & Improve
To fit the 2x2 inch format, our system will automatically crop, resize, and enhance the image
Download and Send in
Once processed, the image can be printed for your Saudi visa application or downloaded as a digital file
These tips can help you to make sure your photo satisfies Saudi embassy requirements:
Avoid shadows by using natural light or gentle interior lighting. Stand by a window.
Use a plain white or light-colored wall. Our system will fix minor flaws.
Hold the camera or phone at eye level and make sure your face occupies roughly 70–80% of the picture.
Wear dark, plain clothing to offset the light backdrop. Don't wear patterned or colorful clothing.
Steer clear of selfies; use a tripod or ask someone else to snap the picture to prevent angle distortion.
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect visa photo yourself:
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
When photographing for your Saudi Arabia visa, keep an eye out for these typical errors:
Using the incorrect size—ensure it is precisely 2x2 inches (51x51 mm).
Wearing white or reflective clothing that matches the background
Relying on low-quality images or selfies
Wearing glasses is not advised unless absolutely required.
Ignoring or turning your head.
Background or facial shadows
You need not be concerned about denials since PhotoGov will automatically address these problems.
When taking pictures of babies and children for visa, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
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