Prepare an Absher passport photo
40 × 60 mm
Absher passport photos use 40×60 mm. Upload within the app’s file rules after cropping.
40×60 vertical framing with shoulders visible.
Plain light background; no patterned kuffiyeh backdrop.
Neutral expression for biometric match.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 40 × 60 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Avoid these common rejection reasons
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Absher camera guide overlay.
- No flash reflection on glasses.
- Recent iqama photo match.
- Matte if printing for office.
Make your passport photo now
Crop to the official size in your browser, then download to upload or print.
Works on phone or desktop. No app download.
Printing passport photos at home
Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Many countries allow home printing if the photo meets official size, paper, and quality rules. Use matte photo paper and check head size against the diagram above before submitting.
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Final acceptance depends on your authority's current standards, print quality, background, and expression. Some applications require professional prints—always read the latest official guidance.
What size should I print?
Use the official dimensions in the table above. Our free online cropper exports the correct aspect ratio so you can print at the right size.
Absher passport checklist
Inside Absher passport services.
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
Absher rejection triggers
Before submitting in-app.
- • Square crop on 40×60 slot
- • Yellow wall
- • Teeth visible
- • Low-res screenshot
- • Old photo after beard change
Saudi passport photo FAQ
40×60?
Yes in Absher.
Print?
Some offices still want paper—check.
Children?
Same size.
Head covering?
Face visible.
Beard change?
Take new photo.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Recent?
Six months.
Failed upload?
Retake with white wall.
Official source