In the world of visas, your photo isn’t just a picture. It is your identity. Like many countries, Kuwait has specific requirements for visa photos because they use them for identification purposes. A photograph for a visa isn’t about being photogenic, it has more to do with security, resemblance and easy identification. A photograph might be a minute detail in your visa documentation checklist, but even a small error in the guidelines such as a smirk on your face or ears not visible can get your visa application rejected. Just like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle once quoted: “The little things are infinitely the most important”, a photo may be just a small essential component in your visa documentation but it is a very crucial one to pay attention to. As per Kuwait visa photo guidelines, you should submit recent colour photographs with your visa application form and documentation to the Embassy. For the same, you should keep in mind the following specifications.

Read on to know what aspects are to be considered as Kuwait visa photo guidelines.

Kuwait Visa Photo Requirements Guide

Photo Requirement Size for Kuwait Visa

Country Name:	Kuwait
Document Name	Kuwait VISA For Tourist, Visit, Business, Transit Type
Kuwait Visa Photo Size	2 inch x 2 inch, i.e. 45 mm x 35 mm
Kuwait Visa photo Size in Pixels	945 Pixel in Width and 1417 Pixel in Height in 600 Dpi
Background	Light Blue Colour
Colour of Visa photo	Colour Photograph. Black and White Photographs results in visa rejection.

• When it comes to the size of the photograph, it needs to be noted that the photograph should be 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm in size.
• The photograph should be recent, preferably taken within 3 months before your visa application.
• The photograph should not have any borders.
• The more recent, the better it would be to ensure your visa application proceeds without any hassles.
• Since multiple photographs may be asked for your visa application process, make sure you provide all identical photographs to avoid any visa delays.

Background and Position

• The background for the visa photograph should be light blue in colour.
• The background should be plain, without any patterns, textures or shadows. Make sure that you wear an attire that stands in contrast to the background.
• Your face should cover most of the space in the photograph so that your facial features are clearly visible and easily recognizable. This is to ensure the focus is on the applicant’s face only.
• If you are clicking a photograph for a Kuwait visa submission, bear in mind that you should be facing the camera straight on.
• The alignment should be on par with the camera angle. Any photograph with the head turned or tilted at any angle will be rejected.
• The photograph taken should be with a neutral expression. Any smile, smirk, showing of teeth, or frown will disqualify the photograph for the visa process.
• All the features of the face should be visible.
• If you have long hair, it must be tied in such a way that ears and eyes are not obscured by the hair. The ears should be visible in the photograph.
• Avoid wearing jewellery that can cause glare in the photograph. It is best to avoid any kind of jewellery or keep it minimal when you are taking a Kuwait visa photograph.
• Spectacles are okay if they don’t cover your eyes. Tinted glasses, spectacles with thick frames, and sunglasses are not allowed.
• If the glasses can cause a glare in the photo, it is better not to wear them for a visa photo.
• Prescription contact lenses are fine. Coloured contact lenses are not allowed as the natural colour of the eyes must be captured in the photograph.
• If you have facial piercings, it is best to remove them before you get your photos taken for the visa procedures.

Clarity, Colour and Contrast

• The photograph should be in focus, and the face visible without any distortion.
• Blurry or pixelated photographs can lead to visa processing issues. There should be no damage, wrinkles, writing or scratches on the photograph.
• The resolution must be of high quality.
• The contrast, shadow, brightness and tones of the photograph should be in balance. It should not be altered.
• Face tone should be natural.
• Although your dress would not be visible below the neck and shoulder, it is still recommended to go for the photo shoot in formal attire.
• Ensure that you wear an attire that does not cover your neck but make sure the shoulders are covered. The colour of the dress should be dark enough to stand out against the background image.
• It is best to think of it as an interview session and wear attire in which you look confident.
• If you keep a beard, make sure you do not alter your appearance when you take the visa photo by trimming to change the style or by shaving it off.

Head Gear and Head Covering

• Hats and head coverings are a no-go unless it is for religious reasons, and even then, your face must be fully visible from crown to chin.

Resolution and Printing

• The photograph must be taken in high resolution and printed on photo-quality paper.
• Remember, the photo should be recent – not older than 3 months from the date of visa application.
• Do not take the photograph in poor quality light. It is best to have the photo taken at a professional photography studio.

Children’s Photographs

Kuwait visa photo requirements are strict and not adhering to them can lead to visa rejection. However, for children and infants, some leniency is allowed. Even then, the following should be kept in mind while submitting a photo for a child’s Kuwait visa application:

• Children under the age of three years can get photographs clicked with an open mouth, and slight tilt to the face.
• The child should be alone in the picture. In case the child is held in the spot during the photo shoot, ensure no hands or shadows of another person are visible in the photograph.
• Toys and pacifiers are not allowed in the photograph.
• The child should not wear any head caps, baby caps, bonnets, berets etc.
• The eyes should be clearly visible hence the child should be awake during the photo shoot.
• All the facial features, from the crown of the head to the chin should be properly visible and should be in focus. The image should not be blurred.

Things to Remember

• The Kuwait visa photograph should be recently clicked colour photographs with a light blue background, ideally within 3 months.
• Avoid wearing attires that match the background colour.
• The facial features should be in focus and clearly visible. The photograph should not be edited or retouched in any way. The picture should show your true facial features and tones.
• Head gears, coloured lenses, thick-framed glasses, sunglasses, tinted glasses, and hats are not allowed.
• The facial expression must be neutral.
• The photo should have the face looking straight at the camera, with eyes open.
• Creases, torn, smudged, blurred or photos with anything written on them will be rejected.

So getting the photograph for a Kuwait visa is kind of a big deal. But as you now know what to keep in mind while submitting the photograph, you will have no qualms about getting your application right and approved!