Passport Photo Size for Saudi Arabia: 40 x 60 mm, White Background

Preparing a photo for a Saudi passport, a residence document or an online form? A wrong size or a shadowed background is the easiest way to lose time. This page gives the size, pixels and background rule for a Saudi Arabia passport photo and shows how to make one free.

Saudi Arabia passport photo size at a glance

The commonly published size for a Saudi Arabia passport photo is 40 x 60 mm (4 x 6 cm) with a plain white background. At 300 DPI this equals about 472 x 709 pixels.

Rules are updated from time to time and can differ between a passport, an iqama or another service. Confirm with the General Directorate of Passports, the Absher service or your nearest Saudi embassy before you print or upload. Our passport photo size guide compares Saudi Arabia with other countries.

Background colour

Use a plain white background that is evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. A creased sheet or a grey wall will show up in the final photo. Read our background colour rules for more.

Head position and expression

Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open. Keep your head level and your shoulders square. The face must be fully visible from chin to forehead. Head coverings are common, and the key rule is a clear, uncovered face, as explained in our guide to glasses and head coverings.

How to take the photo at home

Stand about 60 cm from a plain light wall and face a window in daylight. Ask a helper to hold the phone at eye level from about 1.2 to 1.5 metres away, or use the timer. Take at least ten shots and choose the sharpest one. The steps are in how to take a passport photo at home. Skip filters and avoid chat-app copies, which lose detail.

Make your Saudi passport photo free

Open the Uphoto home page, choose Saudi Arabia from the country list, upload your photo and keep your face inside the oval guide. Check the white background, then download a JPG for upload or a PDF for printing.

For online upload limits, see our upload guide. For printing, see printing passport photos at home and print at actual size.

Common reasons photos are sent back

The usual causes are a wrong size, a grey or shadowed background, a tilted head, glare on glasses, an old photo and a blurry or over-edited image. See common passport photo mistakes and the renewal checklist.

Quick answers

Is the Saudi passport photo size 40 x 60 mm? This is the commonly published size, but confirm with the official office.

Which background? Plain white.

Is Uphoto free? Yes, with no sign-up and your photo stays on your device. More answers are in our FAQ.