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OCI Card Photo Online
Your OCI photo, the right size, from your phone
The OCI photo is square, 200 to 900 px, 200 KB or less, on a light background that is not white, with your face about 80% of the photo. Take it as a selfie 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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OCI Photo Size and Requirements
The OCI photo is square, 200 to 900 pixels, 200 KB or less, on a light background with a large face.
| Size | Square, 200 to 900 px, 200 KB or less |
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| Background | Plain light color, not white |
| Face | About 80% of the photo |
| Glasses | Clear glasses allowed; no glare or tint |
Source for these photo requirements: OCI photo FAQ (ociservices.gov.in). We are not affiliated with this site. Always check the official instructions for your application.
How it works
Your OCI photo online in 3 steps
The camera guides you, the software measures, and every rule is checked before you pay.
Take a selfie
Take a selfie at arm's length and the camera guides you on distance, tilt and light. Or upload a recent photo.
We make the right format
The AI crops it to the square OCI format, sizes your face, sets the background and checks every requirement.
Get Your Photo File
We email you the digital photo within minutes, once the final automated check passes, with a 4x6 sheet to print. You upload the file on the official OCI website and stick a printed copy on the paper form. Email only, nothing is mailed.
- Square OCI format
- Face about 80% of the photo
- Light background, not white
- Even lighting, no shadows
- Eyes open, mouth closed, no glare on glasses
- Ready to upload
Three tips before you take the photo
Get these three right and the software handles the rest.
Take It As A Selfie
Hold your phone at arm's length, 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches) from your face. The guide sets the distance.
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.
OCI card photo requirements, in plain words
The OCI photo has its own rules on shape, background and face size. Each one is explained below.
Size And Shape
Square, 200 to 900 pixels, no larger than 200 KB.
Background
A plain light color that is not white. We make it a very light gray blue.
Face Size
Your face fills about 80% of the photo, from the top of your hair to your chin.
Pose And Expression
Face the camera with your head straight, eyes open, mouth closed and a natural expression.
Glasses
Clear glasses are allowed if there is no glare on the lenses and your eyes show clearly. No sunglasses or tinted lenses.
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 OCI format, delivered by email.
New OCI Card, Reissue or Renewal
The OCI photo for a new card, a reissue or a renewal, sized for the ociservices.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 Indian passport and the e-Visa use different photos. See the Indian passport photo and the India e-Visa photo.
A Printed Copy for the Paper Form
When you hand in your OCI application, the paper form needs the same photo printed and stuck on it, identical to the one you uploaded. Print the 4x6 sheet from your email at any photo shop.
Signature
The OCI application also asks for your scanned signature. We make the photo only.
One Photo Per Document
Each Indian document has its own photo format. Make the one your application asks for.
OCI Photo Near Me? One Photo for the Upload and the Form
An OCI application uses the same photo twice: uploaded on the online form and stuck on the paper form you hand in, and the two must match. One selfie at home gives you both, the square file and the print sheet, in your inbox.
Square File for the Online Form
The upload is a square JPEG of 200 to 900 pixels, 200 KB or less, on a light background that is not white. We size and check it before you pay.
A Matching Print for the Paper Form
Print the sheet at any photo shop and stick one photo on the form. It comes from the same file you uploaded, so the two are identical.
The Whole Family, One Evening
Applying for your children too? Each person needs their own photo. Take them one after another at home instead of booking a studio slot for everyone.
OCI Photo Price
| 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 OCI Photos Get Rejected, and How We Catch It
The most common reasons:
- a white background
- a face too small for the photo
- glare on glasses
- a file over 200 KB or not square
- shadows across the face
The software builds the OCI 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. The photo has to look like you.
Source for these photo requirements: OCI photo FAQ (ociservices.gov.in). We are not affiliated with this site. Always check the official instructions for your application.
FAQ
OCI Photo Questions, Answered
PassportPhotos.com is a private online photo service that makes OCI card photos for the ociservices.gov.in upload. We are not part of the Government of India, VFS or an embassy.
What is the OCI photo size?
The OCI photo is square, 200 to 900 pixels on each side, and the file must be 200 KB or less. Your face fills about 80% of the photo, on a plain light background that is not white.Can I take my OCI photo as a selfie?
Yes, you can take your OCI photo as a selfie, and it is the easiest way. Hold your phone at arm's length, about 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches) from your face, and the camera guide sets the distance and framing. The software then checks every rule before you pay. Prefer a helper or the timer? That works too.Can I use my OCI photo for my Indian passport?
No, an OCI photo does not work for an Indian passport. The passport needs a 630 x 810 photo on white with a larger face. Make that one on our Indian passport photo page.Which OCI photo file do I upload?
Upload the OCI photo JPEG we email you. It arrives within minutes of paying, once the final automated check passes, and it is already square and 200 KB or less.Do I need printed photos?
Yes, one printed copy. The OCI photo is uploaded online, and the paper form you hand in needs the same photo stuck on it. We do not mail prints, so print the 4x6 sheet that comes with your file at any photo shop.Can I wear glasses in my OCI photo?
Yes, clear glasses are allowed in an OCI photo if there is no glare on the lenses and your eyes show clearly. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed. If you see a reflection, tilt your head down a little.Can the OCI photo have a white background?
No, an OCI photo needs a plain light background that is not white, according to the official OCI photo rules. We make your OCI photo on a very light gray blue.Where can I get an OCI photo near me?
At home, with your phone: one selfie gives you the square JPEG for the online OCI upload and a sheet to print the matching photo for the paper form. Print the sheet at any photo shop near you.Does the guarantee cover my OCI 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.
