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Qatar Passport Photo Requirements (35×45mm)

Prepare a Qatar passport photo for the Ministry of Interior (MOI). 35×45mm JPEG with a plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses — previewed before payment.

Last updated May 11, 2026

Verified against the official source · May 11, 2026
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Qatar Passport Photo Specifications

The State of Qatar Ministry of Interior (MOI) issues citizen passports using the international ICAO 35×45mm photo standard. The same photo is used for Qatari ID cards and Hukoomi e-government services.

  • Size: 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI) — ICAO biometric standard.
  • Background: plain white. No shadows, patterns, or colour gradients.
  • Head height: roughly 64–76% of the image height.
  • Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open looking at the camera.
  • No glasses, no tinted lenses.
  • Religious head coverings (hijab, ghutra) accepted — face fully visible.
  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

Top Reasons Qatar Passport Photos Get Rejected

Common reasons MOI offices ask for a retake.

  • Off-white or coloured background.
  • Glasses or sunglasses.
  • Smiling or visible teeth.
  • Hair covering eyes or eyebrows.
  • Photo blurry or overexposed.

Why Use Our Qatar Passport Photo Checker

Preview a 35×45mm JPEG sized to ICAO standards before paying.

  • Auto crop and resize to 35×45mm at 300 DPI.
  • AI background replacement to plain white.
  • Head height and eye line measurement.
  • Glasses, smile, and shadow detection.

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