Saudi Arabia Driving Licence Photo — Exact Requirements for Muroor & Absher

A Saudi driving licence is issued by the Traffic Department (Muroor) and processed through the Kingdom's unified government portal, Absher. The photograph must conform to the Absher national biometric standard — the same standard used for Saudi national ID cards and Iqama residency documents. A non-compliant photo is flagged automatically by the Absher platform before your application ever reaches a Muroor officer, causing delays and forcing a costly retake. A correctly prepared photo the first time is the only outcome worth planning for.

Saudi Arabia's driving licence process is more tightly integrated with its digital identity infrastructure than in most countries. Whether a photo is captured biometrically at an authorised driving school or uploaded directly by the applicant via the Absher portal, it must meet the Absher biometric standard: 40×60 mm (4×6 cm) on a strictly pure white background. This is not a casual guideline — the Absher system runs an automated compliance check on every uploaded image. Backgrounds that appear slightly grey, cream, beige, or studio-blue are rejected automatically at the upload stage, not by a human reviewer. This automated gate catches the most common mistakes before applicants realise their photo has failed.

• Size: 40×60 mm — 945×1417 px at 600 dpi
• Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — absolutely no shadows, gradients, or off-white tones
• Face coverage: 60–70% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes fully open and directed at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted — remove all eyewear including prescription and clear lenses
• Head coverings: permitted only for religious reasons (e.g. hijab, ghutra); the full face must remain clearly visible
• Recency: photo taken within the last 6 months
• Retouching: no filters, heavy edits, or digital alterations of any kind

Common reasons photos are rejected in Saudi Arabia:

• Background is not pure white — grey, cream, or studio-blue backdrops are caught by the Absher automated check at upload
• Glasses present — even prescription or transparent lenses are not accepted under Muroor/Absher rules
• Incorrect framing — face covers less than 60% or more than 70% of the frame height, leaving excessive empty space above the head or cropping too tightly at the chin
• Shadows on the face or background — very common in selfies taken under poor or side-directed lighting

Upload a clear, well-lit portrait and the photo is automatically resized, cropped, and colour-corrected to the exact Absher 40×60 mm standard — no studio visit, no guesswork. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment so you can confirm the result yourself. If the Muroor office or Absher platform rejects the photo for any reason, we redo it at no charge or refund your payment in full. You pay only for the final downloadable file, and only when it meets the standard.