Saudi Driving License Photo: Requirements for Issuance and Renewal

Last updated: August 2026

Absher's public driving-licence renewal guidance does not give one universal personal-photo upload size or make a new photo upload a general requirement. If your licence transaction shows an upload field, follow its instructions rather than copying National ID or Iqama specs.

The digital photo spec

Do not infer digital dimensions from the photo printed on a licence. If your service asks for an upload, check:

  • The dimensions and orientation displayed by the service
  • The format and file-size limit shown in the upload field
  • Any background, framing or recency instructions for this transaction

Issuance vs renewal — check each route

Do not assume issuance and renewal have identical photo-upload steps. Check each service screen for whether a photo is requested and which values it requires.

Mistakes that cause rejection

If your transaction requests a photo, check for mismatches with its instructions:

  • Dimensions or orientation different from the upload field
  • Background that does not match the service instructions
  • File larger than the limit shown in the transaction
  • Glasses, coloured lenses, beauty filters or heavy editing of the features
  • White clothing that blends into the white background

Preparing the photo from your phone

Shoot in even light with a clear, centred face. If the service requests a photo, set only the values it displays and review the preview before paying. Compare the file with the instructions before uploading; final review belongs to the authority.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Saudi driving licence photo?

No fixed general pixel size is established in the public driving-licence service guidance. Follow the upload field in your licence transaction if one appears.

Can I use the same photo for my ID, iqama and driving licence?

Do not assume so. National ID guidance gives a 2:3 ratio without fixed pixels; Iqama and licence requirements depend on their transaction screens.

Does the photo differ between issuing and renewing a licence?

Do not assume a shared photo specification. Check your issuance or renewal screen to see whether it requests an upload.

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