Free template
CV Template with Photo — Gulf and Europe
For markets where a headshot is common: Saudi Arabia, the UAE and parts of Europe such as Germany. Your photo sits up top; everything else stays in one readable column.
Best for
Gulf applications, hospitality, sales, client-facing roles.
- Upload and crop your photo in the builder
- Remove the photo in one click when an application should not include one
- Put nationality, visa status and notice period in your summary so recruiters see them first
When to use it
- You apply in the Gulf, where photos on CVs are common.
- The job ad asks for a photo.
- You work in hospitality, sales or another client-facing role.
When to pick another template
- You apply in the US or UK, where employers usually prefer no photo.
- The ad does not ask for one and you are applying through a company portal: the ATS template is safer.
Choosing the photo
- A recent, well-lit headshot from the shoulders up.
- A plain background and the clothes you would wear to an interview.
- No selfies, group photos or heavy filters.
Frequently asked questions
Will the photo confuse screening systems?
The photo is an image, so systems skip it. Your text is still exported as real text in one column.
Is a photo required in Saudi Arabia or the UAE?
No. It is common but optional, unless the ad asks for one.