Saudi eVisa photo maker
The Saudi eVisa platform accepts only a small square photo, 200 × 200 pixels and between 5 and 100 KB, with the face filling 70 to 80% of it. Frame yours here and download a file that matches.
- Free, no watermark
- Photo stays on your device
- No retouching
- Rules checked 11 November 2026
Saudi eVisa photo requirements
| Image size | 200 × 200 pixels |
|---|---|
| File size | From 5 to 100 KB |
| Face size | 70% to 80% of the picture, from the chin to the crown of the head |
| Background | White, with no pattern and no shadows |
| How recent | No more than six months old |
| Framing | Close-up of the face and the top of the shoulders |
Checked against the official source on 11 November 2026. Source: Saudi eVisa platform: Photo specifications. Rules change without notice, so read the official page before you submit.
What the photo must show
- Your face centred, with the full face visible from chin to crown and on both sides.
- Your head square to the camera, with face and eyes straight, and both ears and cheeks visible.
- All of your hair in the picture, even if it is voluminous.
- Only you, with no objects in the frame.
- No headwear in general. Religious head coverings are accepted when the face is visible from chin to forehead.
A very small image
At 200 × 200 pixels this is one of the smallest photos any visa system asks for. A phone photo has to be reduced about fifteen-fold on each side, and fine detail is lost. Two things keep the result recognisable: a sharp, evenly lit original, and a face that fills most of the frame, which is exactly what the 70 to 80% rule asks for. A passport-style photo with shoulders and chest reduced to 200 pixels leaves the face a blur.
The face-size rule
The official page gives the face size both as 70 to 80% and as a measurement in inches from chin to crown. On a 200-pixel digital image, the percentage is the usable rule: the head should measure 140 to 160 pixels from chin to crown. The tool frames the head in the middle of that range and shows the percentage.
Ears and cheeks
Unlike most photo rules, this one asks for both ears and cheeks to be visible. Tuck long hair behind the ears before the photo is taken.
Common problems with Saudi eVisa photos
- A photo that is not exactly 200 × 200 pixels.
- A file over 100 KB.
- A face that is too small in the frame.
- A background that is grey, coloured or shadowed instead of white.
- Hair covering the ears or the sides of the face.
✓ Good: plain background, even light, neutral face
✕ Shadow on the wall and face
✕ Busy background
✕ Glare on glasses
✕ Selfie taken too close
✕ Too dark, orange light
More on this in why ID photos get rejected. The examples use an off-white wall. The background row in the table above gives the exact colour this document asks for.
How to use this tool
- Ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m, at eye level, in even daylight in front of a plain wall.
- Add the photo above. The tool finds your face and frames it to the size on this page.
- Check the green lines: one on the top of your head, one on your chin. Drag or zoom to adjust.
- Read the automatic checks, then download. Nothing in the photo is retouched, only cropped and resized.
Questions about the Saudi eVisa photo
What size is the Saudi eVisa photo?
The Saudi eVisa photo is 200 × 200 pixels, with a file size from 5 to 100 KB.
How big should the face be in a Saudi eVisa photo?
In a Saudi eVisa photo the face should fill between 70% and 80% of the picture, measured from the chin to the crown of the head. On a 200-pixel image that is 140 to 160 pixels.
What background does the Saudi eVisa photo need?
A white background with no pattern and no shadows.
Is the Umrah visa photo the same?
We could not verify published photo rules for Umrah visas, so we cannot say. Follow the instructions on the platform you apply through.
Guides for this photo
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