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Qatar Hayya Visa Photo: 40x30 mm JPG, Max 2 MB

The Hayya personal photo is a 40x30 mm JPEG of at most 2 MB (354x472 px here), with the face filling 70-80% on a plain white or light grey background. The photo must be less than 12 months old.

  • 30×40 mm
  • 355×473 px
  • White
  • Rules checked October 5, 2026
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30×40 mm · background: white

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  • Face the camera, keep your head straight and your mouth closed.
  • Stand about 1 m from a plain wall in soft, even light. No shadows on the face.
  • Ask someone else to take it from eye level. Shoulders should be visible.
  • Remove glasses, hats and hair from the face. Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  • For a baby, lay them on a plain white sheet and photograph from straight above.

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Qatar Visa (Hayya) photo requirements

Official rules summarised. Source: Hayya Personal Photo Guideline (official Hayya PDF, hosted copy). Official page

Photo size
30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in)
Digital size
355 × 473 px
Resolution
300 DPI
File size
Up to 2048 KB
File format
JPG
Head height (chin to crown)
28–32 mm
Background
White
Glasses
Allowed without glare or tinted lenses
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Head covering
Only for religious reasons, face fully visible
Submission
Digital upload

Hayya requires a 40x30 mm JPEG of at most 2 MB, a minimum resolution of 720 px (axis not stated, so 720x960 is safe), a face filling 70-80% and a photo under 12 months old. Many sites wrongly cite 35x45 mm or a 120 KB limit.

Correct and incorrect examples

  • CorrectCentred, neutral, even light

  • Too closeHead fills the frame

  • Head tiltedKeep your head level

  • ShadowsLight from one side

  • GlassesReflections hide the eyes

  • SmilingMouth must be closed

  • Hair over the eyesEyes and eyebrows must be visible

  • Busy backgroundUse a plain, light wall

Hayya photo rules in plain words

The official Hayya Personal Photo Guideline asks for a digital photo, not a printed one. The size is 40x30 mm (1.57 x 1.18 in), supplied as a JPG of at most 2 MB (2048 KB). IDPhotoly produces it at 354x472 pixels at 300 DPI. The guideline also states a minimum resolution of 720 px, but it does not say on which axis, so 720x960 is a safe choice if you need larger pixels.

  • Face size: the face fills 70-80% of the photo; the head is about 28-32 mm from chin to crown.
  • Background: plain white or light grey, even, with no shadows or glare.
  • Glasses: allowed if there is no glare.
  • Head covering: religious only, with the face fully visible.
  • Age of photo: less than 12 months old.

Many websites quote the wrong size

Several sites cite 35x45 mm or a 120 KB limit for Hayya. The official guideline says 40x30 mm and a maximum of 2 MB, so a photo prepared to the wrong template may be rejected when you upload it.

How to take the photo at home with a phone

Stand in front of a plain white or light grey wall, with soft light on your face from the front. Hold the phone at eye height, look straight into the lens and keep a neutral expression. Fill the frame so that the face takes up 70-80% of the picture.

  • Check glasses for glare; remove them if reflections persist.
  • Avoid shadows or glare on the face and background.
  • Do not use filters or beauty modes.

IDPhotoly processes the image in your browser without uploading it, crops it, replaces the background and checks the face proportion.

Common reasons for rejection

  • Wrong dimensions. A 35x45 mm template does not match the 40x30 mm guideline.
  • File over 2 MB. The maximum is 2048 KB.
  • Face too small. The face should fill 70-80% of the photo.
  • Glare or shadows. The background and face should be evenly lit.
  • Old photo. It must be less than 12 months old.

Uploading the photo

Download the JPG and upload it in the Hayya application. No printing is needed. Payment is one-time, and you receive a full refund if an authority rejects the photo.

Tips for a clean result

Because Hayya accepts only a digital file, the framing and the file size are what matter. Keep the head centred, leave a small margin above the hair and check that the face fills most of the frame. If you apply for several family members, prepare each photo separately so that every file is under the 2 MB limit and each person is evenly lit and clearly visible.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the Hayya photo?

It is 40x30 mm, supplied as a JPEG of at most 2 MB. IDPhotoly produces it at 354x472 pixels.

How large should the face be?

The face should fill 70-80% of the photo.

Is a 120 KB limit correct?

No. The official guideline states a maximum of 2 MB; the 120 KB figure and 35x45 mm size quoted on many sites are wrong.

How recent must the photo be?

It must be less than 12 months old.

Can I wear glasses?

Glasses are allowed if there is no glare.

Related photo requirements

Same size: 30×40 mm

Page updated October 5, 2026. Requirements can change. Always check the official page before you apply.