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Kuwait Visa Photo Size

Visa applications require 2×2 inch (51×51 mm); some centres also accept 35×45 mm. Passports, ID cards and residence permits use 40×60 mm. White background required.

Real application output51 × 51 mm

Real 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) Biometric Photo Example for Kuwait

Top of head%2.9
Pupil line%38.1
Bottom of chin%70.5

Requirements may vary by document type. Check the official authority's current rules for Kuwait before applying.

Photo Size

51×51 mm

2×2 inch

Background Color
White
Head size
50-69%
Eye Position
62% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • Civil ID
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Kuwait visa photo look?

The photo size for a Kuwait passport (jawaz safar) and Civil ID card (bitaqat madaniyya) is 40×60 mm, which is noticeably larger than the standard 35×45 mm European size. This size is a common standard among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The background must be plain white.

Issuing authorities: Ministry of Interior and PACI

Kuwaiti passports are issued by the Ministry of Interior (Wizarat al-Dakhiliyya). The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) manages Civil ID card applications. Both documents require a 40×60 mm biometric photo.

Photo preparation workflow

PhotoID Studio automatically crops, resizes and replaces the background of your photo to fit Kuwait's non-standard 40×60 mm biometric format. You save the processed image to your device and bring it to the application centre yourself.

Tips for taking a good photo

Take the photo against a plain white background with even lighting. Look directly at the camera with a neutral, closed-mouth expression. Remove glasses and keep your head straight. PhotoID Studio will automatically set the size to 40×60 mm.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Photo size is not 40×60 mm: the standard 35×45 mm size is not accepted. • Background is not plain white or contains shadows. • Face is partially obscured by glasses, a hat or hair. • Non-neutral expression or open mouth.

Pricing

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription, you can generate biometric photos for Kuwait's unique 40×60 mm format and 100+ other countries.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the same photo for both the Kuwait passport and PACI identity card?

Yes. Both documents require a biometric photo of 40×60 mm with a white background.

Why is the Kuwait photo size different from the standard?

Kuwait uses a larger 40×60 mm format rather than the standard 35×45 mm ICAO size. This is in line with GCC standards. PhotoID Studio handles this format automatically.

How recent does the photo need to be?

A photo taken within the last 6 months is accepted.

Similar Sizes

US

USA

2×2 inch (51×51 mm)

IN

India

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

SA

Saudi Arabia

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

IQ

Iraq

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

KE

Kenya

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

UG

Uganda

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

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