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Saudi Arabia Visa Photo Requirements for Filipino OFWs — 35×40 mm (2026)

35×40 mm White BG OFW / POEA Not DFA 35×45

Quick answer: Saudi visa photos are 35×40 mm with plain white background — shorter than DFA 35×45 mm. Filipino OFWs submit via employer/sponsor and Enjaz with POEA clearance. Two prints typical.

Official sources: visa.visitsaudi.com · DMW

Saudi Arabia visa 35×40 mm photo for Filipino OFW applicants
Saudi visa is 35×40 mm — 5 mm shorter than DFA passport height.

Use this page if…

  • Filipino OFW deploying to Saudi Arabia (healthcare, construction, domestic).

Do not use this page for: Philippine passport (DFA renewal) renewal, applicants outside this origin country, or generic sizing without VFS context — see general Saudi Arabia visa photo guide or Philippine passport (DFA renewal).

Filipino applicants in Philippines should match Saudi Arabia visa specs at the VFS or embassy listed below — not DFA ePassport defaults.

Saudi visa submission for Filipino OFWs

Deployment through POEA/DMW with employer sponsorship and Enjaz visa platform.

CentreAddress / areaNotes
DMW/POEA — ManilaDMW Central Office, Ortigas Avenue, MandaluyongOFW clearance & documentation
Recruitment agencyEmployer files via Enjaz + Saudi missionPhoto attached to visa packet
Saudi embassyConfirm jurisdiction on embassy websiteSome categories direct submission

visa.visitsaudi.com · DMW Philippines

Photo specification

RequirementSpecification
Print size35×40 mm
BackgroundPlain white
Face coverage70–80%
QuantityTwo identical prints (typical)
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot permitted
EarsBoth visible
ExpressionNeutral

Saudi Arabia uses 35×40 mm — not DFA 35×45 mm. The 5 mm height difference causes rejections at Enjaz upload.

Printed photo or digital upload?

Digital upload on Enjaz plus printed copies for agency file. Export exact 35×40 mm from PixID — resizing a DFA photo distorts head ratio.

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Visa centres check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

What usually goes wrong for Filipino OFWs

  • Using DFA 35×45 mm instead of Saudi 35×40 mm
  • Blue background from mall photo booths
  • Ears not visible
  • Over-retouched skin from phone filters

Printing before POEA deployment

Specify Saudi visa 35×40 mm at Manila/Cebu labs. Print two identical copies for agency and personal file.

PixID — $4.99

PixID checks crop, background, and file size for Saudi Arabia visa rules — without altering your face. $4.99, money-back guarantee.

See also

Frequently asked questions

What size for Saudi visa from Philippines?
35×40 mm — not DFA 35×45 mm.
OFW photo requirements?
Same 35×40 mm — submitted via agency and Enjaz.
Background?
Plain white only.
How many photos?
Typically two identical prints.
Same as passport photo?
No — DFA is 35×45 mm; Saudi is 35×40 mm.
Iqama photo same size?
Residence permit photos follow Saudi 35×40 mm specs.
Can I wear glasses?
No for most visa photos in this corridor — remove prescription glasses to avoid glare rejections.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance.

Saudi visa from Philippines — 35×40 mm for OFWs

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Verified against visa.visitsaudi.com and POEA deployment requirements.