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Qatar Passport Photo

Last updated: February 2026 | By Prabir Sarkar

Create perfect Qatari passport, visa & QID photos. MOI compliant.

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38 × 48 mm

Qatari Passport Size

Qatar Photo Documents

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Passport Photo

Qatari biometric passport photo requirements and size guide.

Size: 38 × 48 mm

Background: White
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Visa Photo

Photos for work visa, family visa, and tourist visa applications.

Size: 35 × 45mm

Background: White
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QID Photo

Qatar ID (Residence Permit) photo requirements for residents.

Size: 35 × 45 mm

Background: White

Qatar Passport Photo Requirements

Required Specifications

  • ✓ Photo size: 38 × 48 mm
  • ✓ Plain white background
  • ✓ Taken within last 6 months
  • ✓ Face clearly visible
  • ✓ Neutral expression
  • ✓ High quality, sharp focus

Not Allowed

  • ✗ Sunglasses or tinted lenses
  • ✗ Hats (religious headwear allowed)
  • ✗ Digital filters or alterations
  • ✗ Shadows on face or background
  • ✗ Blurry or pixelated images
  • ✗ Smiling with teeth

Ministry of Interior (MOI) Guidelines

Qatar's Ministry of Interior oversees passport issuance. All photos must meet biometric standards for the e-passport system.

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Size

38×48 mm for passport

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Where to Apply

MOI Service Centers or Metrash2 app

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Processing

3-7 working days

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is Qatar passport photo?

Qatar passport photo size is 38×48 mm (3.8×4.8 cm). This is larger than the standard 35×45mm used by most countries.

Can women wear abaya in Qatar passport photo?

Women can wear religious head covering (hijab) but the face must be fully visible from chin to forehead. The abaya is not visible in the passport photo frame.

What is the size for QID photo?

Qatar ID (QID/Residence Permit) photos are 35×45mm with white background, the international standard size.

How to renew Qatar passport online?

Use the Metrash2 mobile app or visit the MOI website (moi.gov.qa). You can also visit MOI Service Centers in person.

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Qatar Passport Photo Guide — MOI Service Center Process

Qatar's Streamlined Digital Approach

Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) manages passport services with the efficiency you'd expect from a Gulf state that invests heavily in digital government. The passport application process is available through the MOI's Metrash2 app and the Hukoomi e-government portal, making it possible to complete much of the process without visiting an office. Photo validation happens digitally before your appointment, which means getting the photo right upfront prevents any delays.

Photo specs: 35×45mm, white background, neutral expression. For men, the ghutrah (traditional headscarf) must be removed for the passport photo — this is a formal requirement from the General Directorate of Passports. Women wearing shayla or abaya may keep their head covering on, but the entire face from chin to forehead must be unobstructed. No portion of the fabric should cross the face, cast shadows, or obscure the jawline.

MOI Service Centers

  • General Directorate of Passports, Doha — Al Adaad Street, near Al Sadd. The main passport processing center.
  • MOI Al Khor Service Center — Serves the Al Khor and Al Thakhira municipalities.
  • MOI Al Wakrah Service Center — Handles southern Qatar applications.
  • Qatar Embassy Washington DC — 2555 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
  • Qatar Embassy London — 1 South Audley Street, London W1K 1NB

The Metrash2 app is worth downloading even if you're visiting a service center — it lets you track application status, receive notifications, and access other MOI services.

Photo Problems at MOI Centers

  1. Ghutrah or shemagh not removed — Many Qatari men wear their headscarf daily, but it must come off for the passport photo. No exceptions, regardless of tradition. This is the most common rejection for Qatari male applicants.
  2. Shayla shadow on face — Women's head covering is allowed, but if it casts any shadow — even a small one from the edge of the fabric — the automated check rejects it. Use well-lit conditions.
  3. Photo dimensions wrong — Studios in some neighboring countries use different sizes (Kuwait's 4×6cm, Saudi's 4×6cm). If you had your photo taken abroad, verify it's 35×45mm for the Qatari passport.
  4. Expression detected — Even a neutral expression with slightly raised eyebrows registers as non-compliant. Fully relax the face.
  5. Digital upload file size wrong for Metrash2 — The app has specific file size limits for photo uploads. Too large or too small, and the upload silently fails.

Costs

A Qatari passport costs QAR 200 (~$55 USD) for the standard issue. Processing is fast — typically 3-5 working days. Qatar's passport has been climbing global rankings rapidly over the past decade, now offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 100 countries. For Qatari citizens traveling abroad, emergency travel documents can be arranged through embassies within 24-48 hours.

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