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India Visa Photo (e-Visa)

An India visa photo is square (height equals width), white or plain light background, front view showing the full face with eyes open, head 25–35mm from top of hair to chin. The online upload is a JPEG, 10KB–300KB, no borders, no shadows.

Photo difficulty6/10

Photo specs

Print size	Vuông (chiều cao = chiều rộng); phổ biến 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch)
Background	White or plain light (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Head 25–35mm (1–1⅜ inch); eyes 1⅛–1⅜ inch from bottom
Quantity	1 digital photo uploaded (e-Visa)
Recency	Recent, reflecting current appearance
File note	JPEG, 10 KB to 300 KB, without borders

Vuông (chiều cao = chiều rộng); phổ biến 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch) · Head 25–35mm (1–1⅜ inch); eyes 1⅛–1⅜ inch from bottom

Detailed rules

Front view, eyes openFull face visible, head centred from top of hair to chin

ShadowsNo shadows on the face or background

BordersPhoto must be without borders

Dark or patterned backgroundPlain light or white background

Head coveringReligious only, must not cover the face

Common rejection reasons

Photo not square (height ≠ width)
Digital file outside 10KB–300KB
Background not light enough or has shadows
Photo with borders or head off-centre

Photo difficulty

Strict light/white background (automated check)
Square photo, head 25–35mm hard to hit
Separate digital spec: JPEG 10–300 KB, no borders

Frequently asked questions

What size is an India visa photo?

Square photo, height equal to width (commonly 2x2 inch / 51x51mm). Head 25–35mm from top of hair to chin.

What are the India visa online photo file requirements?

JPEG format, 10KB to 300KB, no borders, light or white background, no shadows.

What background for an India visa photo?

Plain light or white background, no patterns, and no shadows on the face or background.

Official sources

Indian Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in) — Instructions / Photo specifications — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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