India e-Visa
India e‑Visa Photo Online
Your India visa photo for the e-Visa, from your phone
The India e-Visa photo is a square JPEG between 10 KB and 1 MB, on a plain light or white background, with your full head showing. Take it on your phone and we check every rule before you pay.
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Your photo is deleted 30 days after delivery and never used to train AI.
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India e-Visa Photo Size and Requirements
The India e-Visa photo is a square JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB, on a plain light or white background.
| File | Square JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB |
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| Background | Plain light or white |
| Face | Full face, front view, eyes open |
| Glasses | Take them off |
Source for these photo requirements: e-Visa photo rules (indianvisaonline.gov.in). We are not affiliated with this site. Always check the official instructions for your application.
How it works
Your India visa photo in 3 steps
The camera guides you, the software measures, and every rule is checked before you pay.
Take the photo
The camera guides you on distance, tilt and light while you line it up. Or upload a recent photo.
We make the right format
The AI crops it to the square e-Visa format, sizes your face, sets the background and checks every requirement.
Get Your Photo File
We email you the file within minutes, once the final automated check passes, with a printable 4x6 sheet. You upload it yourself to your application on the official Indian e-Visa website. Email only, nothing is mailed.
- Square e-Visa format
- Full head, hair to chin
- Plain light or white background
- Even lighting, no shadows
- Eyes open, mouth closed, no glasses
- Ready to upload
Three tips before you take the photo
Get these three right and the software handles the rest.
Distance From The Camera
Take the photo 16 to 20 inches, or 40 to 50 cm, from your face.
Face The Camera
Hold the camera at face height. Keep your head straight and your expression neutral.
Ensure Even Lighting
Stand facing a light source, such as a window. Don't worry about the background.
Why customers choose PassportPhotos
Fast, guided, and backed by our acceptance guarantee.
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Three minutes of your time
Take the photo, see it pass the first check, then pay once. No account, no photo studio, no waiting in line.
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Guided, then checked
The camera helps you line up the shot. Then the software checks size, background and pose against the official rules, before you pay.
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Accepted or double your money back
Add the Acceptance guarantee at checkout. If the authority rejects the photo, you get double your money back.
Accepted or double your money back
Every photo gets two automated checks: one while you take it, before you pay, and a final check of the finished photo before we release it. Add the Acceptance guarantee at checkout for $6.99 and that final check is stricter. If the authority rejects the photo, email us within 14 days of the rejection and you get twice what you paid.
India visa photo requirements, in plain words
The India e-Visa photo has its own rules on shape, file size and background. Each one is explained below.
Size And Shape
A square JPEG, with equal height and width. The file must be between 10 KB and 1 MB.
Background
Plain light or white, with no shadows or patterns.
Face
Full face, front view, eyes open, the whole head from hair to chin.
Pose And Expression
Face the camera with your head straight, eyes open, mouth closed and a natural expression.
Glasses
Take them off. The e-Visa photo rules ask for a photo without spectacles (glasses).
No Edits To Your Face
We crop, size and set the background. We never retouch or change your face.
Before you pay, the software checks size, background, pose, expression, glasses and lighting. It cannot tell how old a photo is, so take a new one for your application.
When you need this photo
The square e-Visa format, delivered by email.
Tourist, Business or Medical e-Visa
The photo for a tourist, business or medical e-Visa, sized for the indianvisaonline.gov.in upload.
Email Delivery Only
A digital file sent by email within minutes, plus a printable 4x6 sheet. Nothing is mailed and there is no store pickup.
Other Indian Documents
The OCI card and the Indian passport use different photos. See the OCI card photo and the Indian passport photo.
If You Need Printed Photos
Print the 4x6 sheet from your email at any photo shop.
Signature
Some e-Visa types also ask for scanned documents. We make the photo only.
One Photo Per Document
Each Indian document has its own photo format. Make the one your application asks for.
What it costs
| Digital photoThe photo file plus a printable 4x6 sheet, by email | $14.99 |
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| DeliveryBy email, within minutes of the final check | Included |
| Acceptance guaranteeOptional, added at checkout | +$6.99 |
Where possible, prices show in your currency. Any taxes show at checkout. You pay once, and only after the first check passes.
Why e-Visa Photos Get Rejected, and How We Catch It
The most common reasons:
- a photo that is not square
- glasses
- a busy or dark background
- a file under 10 KB or over 1 MB
- shadows across the face
The software builds the square e-Visa format and checks for each of these before you pay.
What we do not do to your photo
We crop it, size it, place your head correctly and set the background your document asks for. We do not change your face, your features, your eyes or your expression. Altered photos get rejected, and the photo has to look like you.
Source for these photo requirements: e-Visa photo rules (indianvisaonline.gov.in). We are not affiliated with this site. Always check the official instructions for your application.
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What is the India e-Visa photo size?
The India e-Visa photo is a square JPEG, with equal height and width, between 10 KB and 1 MB, on a plain light or white background.Can I use my OCI or Indian passport photo for the India visa?
Each document has its own photo format, so make the one your application asks for. The e-Visa photo is a square JPEG on a plain light or white background.Which file do I upload for my India e-Visa photo?
Upload the JPEG we email you. It arrives within minutes of paying, once the final automated check passes, and it is already square and between 10 KB and 1 MB.Do I get printed photos?
No, this photo is delivered by email only. Nothing is mailed. If you need prints, print the 4x6 sheet that comes with your file at any photo shop.Can I wear glasses in an India visa photo?
No. Take them off. The e-Visa photo rules ask for a photo without spectacles.Do you fill in the e-Visa application?
No, we make the photo only. You add it to your own application on the official e-Visa website.Does the guarantee cover my e-Visa photo?
Yes. With the Acceptance guarantee, if the authority rejects your photo, send us the rejection notice within 14 days and you get double your money back.What happens to my photo afterward?
We use it only to make your photo. It is deleted 30 days after delivery and never used to train AI.
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PassportPhotos is a private photo service. We are not affiliated with the Government of India, VFS Global or any embassy or consulate. We make the photo only and do not process OCI, passport or visa applications.
