OCI Photo and Signature Requirements
Photo and signature upload rules for OCI applicants.
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Examples
Requirements
- Physical: 51mm × 51mm
- Digital: 350–1000px × 350–1000px
- Max file size: 1024 KB
- Background: white
Indian OCI Card Photo Maker Online — common questions
What is the official Indian OCI Card Photo Maker Online size?
The official Indian OCI Card Photo Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online?
Indian OCI Card Photo Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Maker Online 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 Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 6 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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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