Compress a Saudi Tourist eVisa Photo to 100 KB

Last updated: August 2026

The official Visit Saudi tourist eVisa page publishes a file range of 5–100 KB. This does not establish a Nusuk requirement, so the instructions below apply only to the tourist eVisa route.

Use the official tourist eVisa range

For the tourist eVisa, use the Visit Saudi source: 5–100 KB. Do not copy an 18 KB target from chats, and do not transfer the tourist eVisa range to Nusuk without route-specific instructions.

The tourist eVisa photo spec as published

These are the values published for the tourist eVisa at visa.visitsaudi.com/Home/PhotoSpecifications:

  • Digital dimensions: 200x200 pixels, square
  • File size: between 5 and 100 KB
  • Face fills 70 to 80 percent of the frame
  • Background: white with no shadows
  • Photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Head covering for religious reasons only, with the full face visible

200x200 px or 2x2 inch? Not a contradiction

The official tourist eVisa source publishes 200x200 pixels for its digital upload. It does not publish a 2x2-inch print rule on the cited page, and it does not establish a Nusuk requirement.

Why over-compression hurts and causes rejection

File size depends on two things: the pixel dimensions and the JPEG quality setting. When you chase a tiny number like 18 KB while the dimensions stay fixed, the tool slashes the quality hard to get there, and the face turns into blocks and noise.

An unclear face is one of the most common rejection reasons, because the platform needs readable features. Instead of squeezing the file to the smallest possible number, keep it under 100 KB at the highest quality. That balances size and clarity and increases your approval chances according to the published specifications.

How to compress a photo to 100kb from your phone

The right method is to set the dimensions first, then compress. If you resize to 200x200 pixels, the file comes out small already and drops under 100 KB easily at excellent quality:

  • Set the dimensions to 200x200 pixels first — dimensions are the biggest factor in file size
  • Then compress and target a number under 100 KB (not 18)
  • Avoid sending the photo to yourself on a messaging app — it compresses randomly and ruins the face
  • Check the face stays sharp at 100 percent zoom before uploading
  • Keep the background pure white with no shadow behind the head

Doing it in one step

Choose the Saudi tourist eVisa preset to set 200x200 pixels, white background and a file under 100 KB. There is no Nusuk preset until a route-specific official source is available.

Frequently asked questions

Does this 5–100 KB range apply to Nusuk?

Not from the cited source. It is published for the Visit Saudi tourist eVisa. Follow the value shown in your Nusuk application or by the responsible provider.

What is the required Saudi tourist eVisa photo size?

200x200 pixels, 5–100 KB, white background, with the face filling 70–80 percent of the frame.

What is the difference between 200x200 px and 2x2 inch?

The cited tourist eVisa source publishes 200x200 pixels. It does not publish a 2x2-inch print requirement on that page.

My compressed photo came out unclear — why?

You most likely over-compressed it while chasing a tiny number like 18 KB. Raise the quality and keep the file under 100 KB, and set the dimensions to 200x200 pixels first so the file stays small without wrecking the face.

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