Qatar Visa Photo: Exact Size, Background & Requirements

A Qatar visa photo that meets the official standard set by the Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI) is your first step to a smooth application — whether you are applying through the Hayya portal, the MOI eVisa platform, or a traditional paper submission at a consulate. Getting the dimensions, background, and expression exactly right means your photo clears the biometric check on the first attempt rather than causing a delay or rejection.

Qatar's photo requirement carries a practical nuance worth knowing before you submit. The most widely cited specification is 38×48 mm (approximately 449×567 pixels at 300 dpi), but some older consular guidance and third-party visa services still reference 35×45 mm. If you are applying via the MOI eVisa or Hayya portal, the system specifically requests a digital JPEG close to 450×570 px — which aligns with the 38×48 mm standard. When in doubt, the 38×48 mm / 449×567 px digital file satisfies both portals and paper applications. Background must be pure white (#FFFFFF); the light-coloured or off-white backgrounds that pass in some neighbouring countries are not acceptable for Qatar visa submissions.

• Size: 38×48 mm (449×567 px at 300 dpi) — the current MOI standard; accepted by both eVisa and paper channels
• Background: Pure white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Face coverage: Your face must fill 70–80% of the total frame height, with the head centred
• Expression: Completely neutral — mouth closed, no smile, no raised eyebrows
• Eyes: Both eyes fully open, looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: Not permitted under any circumstances
• Headwear: Only allowed for documented religious or cultural reasons (e.g. hijab, keffiyeh); the face from forehead to chin must remain fully visible
• Recency: Taken within the last six months; your appearance must match your current look
• Image quality: Sharp focus, even lighting, no reflections, no red-eye

• Common reasons Qatar visa photos are rejected:
• Off-white or cream background — Qatar requires pure white; pastel or ivory tones trigger an automatic fail
• Face coverage outside the 70–80% range — a face that is too small (tourist-style selfie crop) or too large both cause rejection
• Any glasses, including clear frames or prescription lenses — the rule is absolute regardless of tint
• Smiling or slightly open mouth — even a relaxed, natural smile is flagged; the expression must be strictly neutral with lips together

Upload your own photo and it is automatically cropped and adjusted to the exact 38×48 mm / 449×567 px standard with a pure-white background — no guesswork, no measuring. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment, so you can confirm the result looks right. Pay only for the final download. If your visa photo is ever rejected by the Qatar authorities, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — whichever you prefer. One upload, one correct photo, ready to submit today.