Bahrain e-Visa photo requirements: 40x60mm explained
Bahrain's e-Visa photo must be 40 x 60 mm (4 x 6 cm), in color, against a plain white background with no shadows, taken within the last 6 months. The distance from your chin to the top of your hair should be about 38 mm, with roughly 6 mm of margin between the top of your hair and the top of the photo. No hat or head covering unless required daily for religious or medical reasons, and no glasses that cause glare, shadow, or cover your eyes. Bahrain's portal does not publish an official maximum file size; guides to the system commonly recommend keeping the file under 300 KB as a safe margin, which is a widely repeated practice rather than a stated rule.
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The measurements that matter
40 mm wide by 60 mm tall is the consistent figure across independent sources for Bahrain's visa photo. Within that frame, chin to top-of-hair should measure about 38 mm, leaving about 6 mm above the hair to the top edge, which centers the face correctly for the portal's automated checks.
What isn't officially confirmed
Bahrain's portal does not publish a hard file-size ceiling in KB. Guides to the system commonly suggest staying under 300 KB, which is a safe practical target rather than a documented rule, so treat it as guidance, not gospel; the confirmed requirement is the 40 x 60 mm dimension and plain white background.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo does Bahrain's e-visa need?
40 x 60 mm (4 x 6 cm), color, plain white background, taken within the last 6 months.
Is there an official file size limit for a Bahrain e-visa photo?
Not a published one. Guides to the portal commonly recommend keeping the file under 300 KB as a safe margin.
Can I wear glasses in a Bahrain visa photo?
Only if medically required and they don't cause glare, shadow, or cover your eyes. Otherwise remove them.
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