Kuwait Biometric Photo Size
40×60 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Kuwait passport 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.
Photo Size
40×60 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Kuwaiti photo is 40×60 mm. White background required.
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 unlimited biometric photos for Kuwait's unique 40×60 mm format and 100+ other countries.
Used For
- Passport
- Civil ID
- Visa
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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.
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