English Guides

Practical English guides for expats in Saudi Arabia: Absher and visa photo specs, compressing files, white backgrounds and document photos — from the Aalejha team.

• Absher Photo Size and Requirements: The Complete Digital Spec Guide

  Absher photo dimensions, file size, background and dress-code rules explained for residents and citizens — how to prepare a compliant photo that passes on the first upload.

• How to Change Your Iqama Photo on Absher and Prepare a Compliant Image

  How iqama and Absher profile photo updates work for residents, the digital photo spec, dress-code rules and how to prepare an image that meets the published requirements.

• Saudi Visa Photo Requirements: Size, Background and File Rules

  Saudi e-visa and visit-visa photo requirements explained — 200x200 px square, white background and small file size — plus the mistakes that cause upload rejection.

• How to Compress a Photo Under 200 KB for Government Portals

  Compress a phone photo under 200 KB for government and visa portals without turning it pixelated — why it happens and the right way to hit the size target.

• How to Get a Pure White Background for Document Photos

  Get a clean, pure white background for Absher, visa and passport photos — why a white wall is not enough and how to replace the background properly.

• Noor System School Registration: Preparing Your Child's Photo and Documents

  Registering your child on the Noor system as an expat family — the usual documents, common upload problems like oversized files and rejected formats, and how to prepare the photo and documents.

• Saudi Driving License Photo: Requirements for Issuance and Renewal

  Saudi driving licence photo requirements for issuance and renewal — the digital spec, the mistakes that cause rejection, and how to prepare a compliant photo from your phone.

Last updated: August 2026