🇮🇳 India · Visa

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Two versions. One complete delivery.

Your India visa photo order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.

Online version

Digital photo for online application

Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.

  • Minimum 350 × 350 px
  • JPEG file
  • Between 10 KB and 300 KB
  • white background
  • Head, shoulders and upper body correctly framed
Print version

Photo ready to print

A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.

  • Official size: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
  • Prepared at 300 dpi
  • Print-ready sheet included
  • white background

Take a normal photo. We turn it into the official photo you need.

You don't need to understand the rules for India visa photo. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.

Correct background

We replace your surroundings with the white background required for the application.

Properly framed face

We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.

Checked before download

We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.

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What to know about India visa photo

India requires a square digital photo for the e-Visa: a JPEG of 10 KB to 1 MB, front view, no spectacles and a plain white or light background. The regular online visa uses the same square image with stricter limits: 350 to 1000 px and a maximum of 300 KB. The digital file is the primary requirement.

From everyday portrait to compliant result: India visa photo

We correct the framing and prepare the white background while preserving your natural appearance.

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How it is actually submitted

On indianvisaonline.gov.in you upload the photo together with the passport data page; if the image is unclear or outside the specification, the application may be rejected. We deliver a square JPEG of at least 350 × 350 px and under 300 KB, valid for both forms. If your mission also asks for a paper copy, we include a 2 × 2 in version based on the application centre (VFS) guidance, which you should confirm with the mission.

How to prepare

Remove your spectacles, face the camera with eyes open and keep the whole head visible, from top of hair to chin. Use even light so there are no shadows on the face or wall, and do not add frames or borders.

Common rejection reasons

  • Photo not square or outside 10 KB–1 MB for the e-Visa or 10–300 KB for the regular visa
  • Spectacles worn
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • Cropped or off-centre head
  • Confusing the photo with the passport data page scan

We check the requirements for you

You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.

India visa photo
Government Photo Compliance Guaranteed
Size
350 × 350 px · 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
Suitable for online submission?
Yes
Is it printable?
Yes
Background
White
File format
JPEG · max. 10KB–300KB
Head height
49–69% of the photo

What the photo must comply with

  • Face the camera. Head straight and eyes looking directly at the camera, no tilting.
  • Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smiling.
  • Even lighting. No shadows on the face or background, no glare.
  • Glasses. No glasses.
  • Hats and caps. Head uncovered; religious garments that do not cover the face are allowed.
  • Filters and beauty retouching. The photo must faithfully show your current appearance.
  • Religious garments (hijab, turban…) are allowed if the face is visible from forehead to chin.

Specific rules for India

  • e-Visa: square JPEG file, with equal height and width, between 10 KB and 1 MB.
  • Regular online visa: square JPEG from 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px and between 10 and 300 KB.
  • Plain white or light background, with no shadows on the face or background and no borders.
  • Full face, front view, eyes open and no spectacles.
  • Head centred and complete, from top of hair to bottom of chin; for the regular visa it measures 1 to 1⅜ in (25–35 mm).
  • The 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) printed copy comes from the application centre (VFS) guidance, not from a general Indian government rule: confirm it with your mission before printing.

How to get ready

1Camera distance

Camera distance

Take the photo from at least 40 cm (16 in) away from your face. Ideally, have someone else take it for you.

2Face the camera

Face the camera

Position your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face level.

3Even lighting

Even lighting

Face a light source, such as an open window. Don't worry about the background — we'll replace it.

Photos that pass and photos that don't

Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.

Neutral, centred and well lit
Neutral, centred and well lit
Smiling or open mouth
Smiling or open mouth
Wearing glasses or with glare
Wearing glasses or with glare
Shadows on face or background
Shadows on face or background
Head turned or tilted
Head turned or tilted
Hat or head accessories
Hat or head accessories
Background with objects or colour
Background with objects or colour
Too far from the camera
Too far from the camera

Other document photos for India

If you need to complete more than one application, prepare each photo to the exact size and rules of its document.

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Frequently asked questions about India visa photo

What size should the photo be for India visa photo?

It must be exactly 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), with a white background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.

What color should the background be?

The background must be white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.

How is this photograph submitted?

The process uses a digital photo, but the final channel may depend on your category, nationality, agent or consulate. Check the instructions for your specific application.

Can I smile in the photo?

No. India visa photo requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.

Can I wear glasses?

No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.

How much does India visa photo cost and how long does it take?

It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.

Is it valid for the official application?

Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of India. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.

Can I print it on paper?

Yes. Along with the digital photo you get a 10×15 cm (4×6 in) print template ready to print with 2, 4, 6 or 9 copies at any photo shop or kiosk.

Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?

The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.

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