Image dimensions
200 × 200 px
Exactly square for the official Visit Saudi tourist eVisa route.
Reviewed against the official Visit Saudi portal on 17 July 2026
Saudi eVisa photo requirements200 × 200 pixels, 5–100 KB
The official tourist eVisa portal requires one square image with a plain white background, a close-up centred face, and a file size inside a narrow 5–100 KB range.
Tourist eVisa preset only. Background and crop never alter facial features or identity.
Exact dimensions
200 × 200 px
A 1:1 square digital image.
Accepted size range
5–100 KB
Neither smaller nor larger than the official limits.
Face framing
70–80%
Face and top of shoulders, centred in frame.
Bounded background replacement for tourist eVisa
The reviewed official tourist eVisa photo page requires plain white but does not prohibit background replacement. PassPhoto may replace only the background, crop the square, resize it to 200 × 200 pixels, and target 5–100 KB. Skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, and identity are never changed. This policy does not automatically apply to other Saudi visa routes.
Verify the official white-background specificationOfficial tourist eVisa answer
Saudi eVisa photo size, crop, and background
Visit Saudi publishes unusually precise dimensions and file limits. Use this specification only when applying through that tourist eVisa route; a Saudi Visa, embassy, work, business, or authorised-agent application may ask for something else.
File size
5–100 KB
The file must stay within both the minimum and maximum limits.
Face coverage
70–80%
Show a close-up of the face and the top of the shoulders.
Photo age
Within 6 months
The image must reflect the applicant’s current appearance.
Background
Plain white
No pattern, shadows, objects, or other people may appear.
Head position
Centred and forward
Keep the full head visible and look toward the camera.
Face and head covering
Keep the entire face and hairstyle visible
The official page requires a straightforward, centred view from the chin to the crown and both sides of the face. Voluminous hair must remain fully depicted. Religious head coverings are possible when the face from chin to forehead stays visible and shadow-free.
Look toward the camera
Eyes and both sides of the face must be clearly visible.
One person only
No group, objects, patterned wall, or background shadow.
Current likeness
Use an image taken no more than six months ago.
Natural appearance
Do not smooth, reshape, beautify, or modify the person.
Route differences
Tourist eVisa, Saudi Visa, and embassy paper photos
The application channel decides the format. Do not convert a square eVisa file to a paper size or assume a paper checklist applies to Visit Saudi.
Visit Saudi tourist eVisa
200 × 200 px
One square photo, 5–100 KB, white background, and 70–80% face coverage.
Official tourist portalSaudi Visa personal visit
Live platform controls
The 2026 government guide requires a personal photo meeting specifications but does not publish the dimensions in the PDF.
Official personal-visit guideEmbassy paper examples
35 × 45 or about 30 × 40 mm
A Saudi business-visa checklist in Greece uses 35 × 45 mm; New Zealand mission guidance gives approximately 3 × 4 cm. Local instructions control.
Saudi visa photo FAQ
Direct answers for tourist eVisa applicants
What size is a Saudi tourist eVisa photo?
The official Visit Saudi tourist eVisa photo page requires one square image measuring exactly 200 x 200 pixels. The file must be between 5 KB and 100 KB, with the face covering about 70 to 80 percent of the image.
What is the Saudi eVisa photo file-size limit?
The official range is 5 KB to 100 KB. A file below 5 KB or above 100 KB does not meet the published tourist eVisa specification. Follow the live Visit Saudi limit if it changes.
Does every Saudi visa use a 200 x 200 photo?
No. The 200 x 200 pixel rule belongs to the Visit Saudi tourist eVisa route. The official Saudi Visa personal-visit guide requires a personal photo that meets the platform specification but does not publish the dimensions in its public PDF. Some embassy paper routes publish physical formats such as 35 x 45 mm or approximately 30 x 40 mm. Follow the route handling your application.
Can PassPhoto replace the background of a Saudi eVisa photo?
For the official Visit Saudi tourist eVisa preset, yes, within strict limits. The reviewed official photo page requires a plain white background but does not prohibit background replacement. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop. It never changes skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity.
How much of the Saudi eVisa photo should the face fill?
The official portal says the face should occupy 70 to 80 percent of the image. Include the top of the shoulders, keep the face centred, and retain the entire head and hairstyle without shrinking the face unnecessarily.
What background is required for a Saudi eVisa photo?
Use a plain white background with no pattern or shadows. Only the applicant may appear; remove objects and other people from the frame. Lighting should keep the face and both sides of the face clearly visible.
Can I wear a head covering in a Saudi eVisa photo?
Head coverings are generally not permitted, but the official tourist eVisa page allows exceptions, especially for religious reasons. The full face from the lower chin to the forehead must remain visible, with no shadows on the face.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Saudi visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a digital file only for the supported Visit Saudi tourist eVisa preset. You download and submit it yourself through the official portal. For a Saudi Visa, embassy, pilgrimage, work, business, or authorised-agent route, follow that channel and arrange any physical photographs yourself.
Visit Saudi tourist eVisa preset only
Submission is your responsibility
PassPhoto does not submit applications or guarantee approval. Download the square file and upload it yourself to the official tourist eVisa portal. For paper or sponsored routes, follow that authority and arrange any required printing.