India Visa (e-Visa) Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a India Visa (e-Visa) photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	51 × 51 (square) mm
Digital	350 × 350 min, 1MB max
Head height	60–70%
Background	White
Fine print	e-Visa upload is JPEG square; OCI/regular visa uses 51×51.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a India Visa (e-Visa) photo?

51 × 51 (square) millimetres (350 × 350 min, 1MB max in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 60–70% of the frame.

What background does the India Visa (e-Visa) photo need?

White. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. e-Visa upload is JPEG square; OCI/regular visa uses 51×51.