Indian OCI Card
India
Generate standard 2x2" photos for OCI card registration.
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Indian OCI Card — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official India photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 51 mm × 51 mm (2.01 in × 2.01 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 1000 × 1000 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 1024 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 6 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 51mm × 51mm
- Digital: 350–1000px × 350–1000px
- Max file size: 1024 KB
Photo and signature upload rules for OCI applicants.
Ministry of External Affairs — Passport Seva photo rules
The Ministry of External Affairs operates Passport Seva, India's online application portal. The portal caps uploads at 240 KB JPEG at 300 DPI with 51 × 51 mm dimensions and 70–80% head coverage on a plain white background. The same template applies to OCI and most Indian visas.
Why use this Indian OCI Card tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Indian OCI Card photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- face_coverage_insufficient
- glare_on_glasses
- shadows_on_background
- wrong_pixel_dimensions
- expression_or_pose
- hair_or_accessories_obscuring_face
Indian OCI Card — common questions
What is the official Indian OCI Card size?
The official Indian OCI Card size is 51 mm × 51 mm (2.01 in × 2.01 in). For digital uploads it equals 1000 × 1000 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Indian OCI Card?
Indian OCI Card photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Indian OCI Card photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Indian OCI Card photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 51 mm × 51 mm template.
Can I print the Indian OCI Card at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 6 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these India specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- passportindia.gov.in
- indianvisaonline.gov.in
- vfsglobal.com
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