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Qatar Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Qatar passport photo requirements?

Size 38 × 48 mm (449 × 567 px at 300 dpi), a plain light grey background, head height 33.6–38.4 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A Qatar passport photo must be 38 × 48 mm (449 × 567 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 33.6–38.4 mm. Make your Qatar passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 38 × 48 mm
Pixels: 449 × 567 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: Light grey
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm

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2. Add your photo

Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

Qatar passport photo size explained

Size: 38 × 48 mm — 449 × 567 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm from chin to the top of the head (70–80% of the photo height).
Eye line: 25–33.6 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: Light grey, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

Qatar passport photo requirements (2026)

Passport

Print size: 38 × 48 mm
Pixels: 449 × 567 px
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–33.6 mm
Background: Light grey

• Size: 38×48 mm

• Plain light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

Qatar Hayya e-visa / entry permit (tourist, GCC resident, A1/A2, events)

Print size: 30 × 40 mm
Pixels: 449 × 567 px
Head height: 28–32 mm
Eye line from bottom: 20–24.8 mm
Background: White or light grey
Taken within: 12 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Expression: Neutral – avoid squinting, frowning, smiling or any other expression; eyes open, mouth closed; look directly at the camera; head centred, not tilted, turned or rolled.

Glasses: No sunglasses or coloured/dim glasses; if you normally wear glasses, eyes must be clearly visible.

Head covering: No head or hair covering (hats, caps, headbands) except for religious reasons; face must be clearly visible.

Children: Not specified separately (dependants under 18 added to the application).

• Size: 38×48 mm

• Plain light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Hayya Platform (State of Qatar) · Hayya Platform (State of Qatar)

ID Card (QID)

Print size: 38 × 48 mm
Pixels: 449 × 567 px
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–33.6 mm
Background: Light grey

• Size: 38×48 mm

• Plain light grey background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

Qatar residence permit (RP) / Qatar ID card (QID) for expatriates

Print size: 38 × 48 mm
Pixels: 449 × 567 px
Head height: 33.6–38.4 mm
Eye line from bottom: 25–33.6 mm
Background: Light blue

Expression: Not specified.

Glasses: Not specified.

Head covering: Not specified.

Children: Not specified.

Official source: Ministry of Interior, Qatar · Ministry of Interior, Qatar

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a Qatar passport photo?

The official Qatar passport photo size is 38×48 mm (1.5 × 1.89 inches). For a digital file that is 449 × 567 pixels at 300 dpi, or 898 × 1134 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 33.6–38.4 mm, which is 70–80% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 14.4–23 mm below the top edge.

The background must be light grey, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 38×48 mm format is used for passports in 1 other country, including Myanmar. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries), so do not reuse a 35×45 mm photo for a Qatar passport.

Qatar also sets photo rules for qatar hayya e-visa / entry permit (tourist, gcc resident, a1/a2, events) (30×40 mm), id card (qid) (38×48 mm) and qatar residence permit (rp) / qatar id card (qid) for expatriates (38×48 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Qatar passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Qatar — Passport. The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 38×48 mm size, replaces the background with light grey and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 4 Qatar passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Qatar passport photo requirements?

Size 38 × 48 mm (449 × 567 px at 300 dpi), a plain light grey background, head height 33.6–38.4 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a Qatar passport photo?

A Qatar passport photo must be 38 × 48 mm (449 × 567 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 33.6–38.4 mm.

What background is required for a Qatar passport photo?

Light grey (#EEEEEE), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a Qatar passport photo?

Glasses are best avoided. If you must wear them, there must be no glare and the frames must not cover your eyes.

Can I smile in a Qatar passport photo?

Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, looking straight at the camera.

Are Qatar visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

Passport: 38 × 48 mm, light grey background; Qatar Hayya e-visa / entry permit (tourist, GCC resident, A1/A2, events): 30 × 40 mm, white or light grey background; ID Card (QID): 38 × 48 mm, light grey background; Qatar residence permit (RP) / Qatar ID card (QID) for expatriates: 38 × 48 mm, light blue background.

How do I make a Qatar passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Qatar passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 38 × 48 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital Qatar passport photo?

Yes — download the 449 × 567 px JPEG at 300 dpi for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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