Saudi Arabia Iqama Photo: taken at the office
Saudi resident identity (Iqama)
The photo for this document is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one. Here is what to expect.
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Quick answer
Rules for the Saudi Arabia Iqama Photo: white background. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
Verified October 3, 2026 from Saudi Expatriates (third-party).
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Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Background
- White. Only third-party guides mention white/light background; not verified officially.
- Expression
- Not specified officially.
- Glasses
- Not specified officially.
- Head covering
- Jawazat condition for a photo change (as reported): the passport photo must be recent with the head uncovered.
- Babies and children
- Not specified.
More rules (1)
- Jawazat conditions for changing the Iqama photo (Feb 2022, via its official X account as reported): valid passport; passport photo recent; head uncovered
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- Jawazat clarifies conditions for changing image in iqama (reports Jawazat's official reply) — Saudi Expatriates (third-party)
- How to update your Iqama photo online via Absher (2026 guide) — Indian in Saudi Arabia (third-party)
Questions
Can I take my Saudi Arabia Iqama Photo at home?
No. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.
What background is required?
White. Only third-party guides mention white/light background; not verified officially.
Can I smile?
Not specified officially.
Can I wear glasses?
Not specified officially.
Can I wear a head covering?
Jawazat condition for a photo change (as reported): the passport photo must be recent with the head uncovered.
What about babies and children?
Not specified.
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