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 Tourist eVisa Photo Requirements: Size and File Rules
Official Saudi tourist eVisa photo requirements: 200x200 px, white background and 5–100 KB. These values are not generalised to visit, work, Umrah or Nusuk.
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.
Compress a Saudi Tourist eVisa Photo to 100 KB
How to prepare a 5–100 KB photo for the Saudi tourist eVisa. Nusuk requirements are not inferred from this separate official portal.
Last updated: August 2026