Umrah Photo Requirements 2026: The Complete Specification
Everything Nusuk requires from your personal photo, your passport scan and your proof of residence, in one place. These are the technical rules applied to Umrah and Hajj applications alike — and they are exact, so "almost right" is refused. Bookmark this page. If you read only one line: the photo is 200 × 200 pixels and must not exceed 18 KB.
Requirements last verified Official Nusuk platform
Personal Photo (200×200)
| Format | JPEG or PNG — JPEG recommended |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 200 × 200 pixels (stated as a maximum) |
| File size | Up to 18 KB |
| Background | White, no shadows or patterns |
| Face coverage | 70–80% of the frame, centred, facing forward |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open, no sunglasses |
| Attire | Formal dress; must match your passport photo |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
Passport Bio-Data Page
| Content | Bio-data page only (photo + MRZ lines visible) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 800 × 400 pixels maximum |
| File size | Up to 1 MB |
| Format | JPEG or PNG |
| Quality | All text legible, no glare, no fingers over the page |
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How to Prepare a Compliant Photo, Step by Step
- 1
Start from a good source photo
Face the camera straight on, in even light, with a neutral expression and both eyes open. No sunglasses. Religious head coverings are fine as long as your face is fully visible.
- 2
Dress as you did for your passport
Nusuk asks that the personal photo be consistent with your passport image and that you wear formal attire. This rule is easy to miss and does cause refusals.
- 3
Frame the head at 70–80% of the square
Eyes in the upper third, a small margin above the hair, shoulders barely visible. This is much tighter than a normal portrait.
- 4
Put it on a white background
The checker wants a clean white field. Photographed walls read as grey, so a replacement is the reliable route.
- 5
Size it to 200 × 200 and keep it under 18 KB
Nusuk states the dimensions as a maximum, so exactly 200 × 200 is the safe target. Holding the file under 18 KB while keeping a face sharp is the hardest step to do by hand.
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Fix My Photo NowFrequently Asked Questions
What are the Umrah photo requirements for 2026?
A JPEG or PNG image at 200 × 200 pixels, no larger than 18 KB, on a white background, with your face filling 70–80% of the frame, in formal attire consistent with your passport photo, taken within the last 6 months. The same specification applies to Hajj applications on Nusuk.
Is the Umrah photo size a maximum or an exact requirement?
Nusuk states "Maximum of 200 x 200 pixels". Producing exactly 200 × 200 satisfies that and is what we output, because it also matches what the Saudi visa applications ask for.
What size is the Nusuk passport upload?
A maximum of 800 × 400 pixels and up to 1 MB, in JPEG or PNG, showing the full bio-data page including both MRZ lines. It is a ceiling, not a shape to match.
What is the proof of residence upload?
A third document Nusuk requests: maximum 800 × 400 pixels, up to 1 MB, JPEG or PNG. If you do not hold a residence permit you may upload an employment contract, driving licence, lease agreement, property ownership document, work visa, or a contract bank statement.
Can I wear glasses in my Umrah photo?
Avoid them. Reflections on lenses commonly trigger refusal and sunglasses are never allowed. If you must wear prescription glasses, ensure there is no glare and your eyes are clearly visible.
What should I wear for an Umrah photo?
Formal dress, consistent with your passport photo. Avoid white and very pale tops, which blend into the required white background. Women may wear hijab; the full face must remain visible from chin to forehead.