Qatar passport photo examples

Common reasons Qatar passport photo maker photos are rejected

Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.

• wrong_passport_not_38x48_mm
• head_height_outside_derived_band
• background_not_plain_white_or_light
• expression_not_neutral
• glasses_or_headwear_obscuring_face
• photo_not_recent_or_blurry

Where we sourced these Qatar specifications

Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.

• portal.moi.gov.qa — Ministry of Interior (General Directorate of Passports; Qatari passport services)
• hukoomi.gov.qa — Qatar e-government passport and QID citizen services overview
• moi.gov.qa — MOI passport guidance commonly lists **38 × 48 mm** colour photographs (not Schengen 35×45 mm); confirm the latest form or typing-centre sheet
• icao.int — ICAO Doc 9303 (facial geometry reference; Qatar **print** size is 38×48 mm per MOI/public practice)

Last reviewed: 2026-05-01