Kuwait e-Visa Photo Size: 3 × 4 cm (30 × 40 mm), At Least 720 Pixels
Official rules: 30 × 40 mm, up to 2 MB, background: plain white is safest (light grey also allowed). Source: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw, checked 5 Oct 2026.
Kuwait e-Visa photo size at a glance
The Kuwait e-Visa photo is 30 × 40 mm, uploaded as a file up to 2 MB.
| Printed size | 30 × 40 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 30 × 40 mm · 3 × 4 cm · 1.18 × 1.57 in · 354 × 472 px at 300 DPI · 709 × 945 px at 600 DPI · ratio 3:4 |
| Pixels (official rule) | 3:4 (30 mm wide × 40 mm high), at least 720 pixels |
| File size | Up to 2 MB |
| Background | Plain white is safest (light grey also allowed) |
| Head size | 70% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw |
| Checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Kuwait e-Visa photo
Kuwait's visa portal, run by the Ministry of Interior, issues tourist, family visit, business and government visas. You create an account, complete your profile, upload the documents and pay the fee online. What you need depends on your nationality and the visa type, but the usual list is a passport valid for at least 6 months, a confirmed return ticket, a hotel booking, and a recent passport-size photo.
The FAQ adds two photo rules: a white background, and a face that is clearly recognisable. Tourist visas usually take 1 to 2 business days, and updates come by email or to your mobile number. If an application is refused, the portal says why when it can, does not charge the visa fee, and lets you apply again once you have checked the requirements. The FAQ does not mention glasses, head coverings or photos of children.
Source, checked 5 Oct 2026: Kuwait Visa (Ministry of Interior).
How to make your Kuwait e-Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (plain white is safest (light grey also allowed)). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Kuwait e-Visa photo?
The photo is 30 × 40 mm. Official pixel rule: 3:4 (30 mm wide × 40 mm high), at least 720 pixels. SafeResize makes a 900 × 1200 pixel file that meets it.
What is the Kuwait visa image size in cm?
30 × 40 mm is 3 × 4 cm or 1.18 × 1.57 inches, in a 3:4 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 354 × 472 pixels, and at 600 DPI 709 × 945 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Kuwait e-Visa photo need to be?
Up to 2 MB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
What background colour does the Kuwait e-Visa photo need?
Plain white is safest (light grey also allowed). Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Kuwait e-Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 70% to 80% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Is the Kuwait e-Visa photo the same for Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants?
Yes. The photo rules on kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw do not change with nationality, so Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani applicants follow the same ones. Which visa you can apply for does depend on your nationality, and a visa centre in your country may add its own checklist.
What else do the Kuwait e-Visa photo rules say?
Colour photo taken in the last 12 months. Head straight and centred, eyes open, hair away from the eyes. No shadows or glare on the face or background. Correct brightness and natural skin colour. Only one face in the photo. File up to 2 MB.
Which file format should I use?
JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg) only. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw, checked 5 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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