Indian Visa Photo Requirements
Eyes open and clearly visible; no hair covering eyes or face; no uniforms; religious head coverings allowed if the face is fully visible; prescription glasses OK if no glare. Even lighting—no shadows, red-eye, or reflections. High-quality print; no cosmetic retouching.
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Requirements
- Physical: 51mm × 51mm
- Digital: 350–1000px × 350–1000px
- Max file size: 1024 KB
- Background: white
Indian Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) — common questions
What is the official Indian Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) size?
The official Indian Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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 Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch)?
Indian Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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 Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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 Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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 Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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 Visa Photo Online (2x2 inch) 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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