OCI Photo Examples: Avoid Rejection
Common reasons why OCI photos are rejected and how to fix them.
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Common reasons Indian OCI Card Photo Maker Online 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
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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