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Photo Requirements for Indian Visa Application

2026-04-06·4 min read·✓ Tested 2026-04-06
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India's e-Visa and embassy visa applications have specific photo requirements. Getting them wrong means rejection. Here are the current requirements and how to prepare your photo free.

Indian e-Visa Photo Requirements

  • Format: JPEG
  • Size: 10KB–1MB
  • Dimensions: Minimum 350×350 pixels, maximum 1000×1000 pixels (square)
  • Background: White
  • Face: Looking straight, covering 70-80% of frame

Important: The Indian e-Visa requires a square photo (same width and height). This is different from standard passport photos which are rectangular (35×45mm). Make sure to use a square crop.

How to Prepare Your Photo

  1. 1. Use Passport Photo Maker — select "India e-Visa" for automatic square crop
  2. 2. Or use Crop Image to manually crop to square, then Resize to 600×600px
  3. 3. Use Compress Image if the file is over 1MB (usually not needed)

Indian Visa (Embassy) — Sticker Visa

For visa applications through Indian embassies (not e-Visa), the requirements are:

  • Print size: 2×2 inch (51×51mm)
  • Format: Color JPEG
  • Background: White
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FAQ

What size is the India e-Visa photo?

The India e-Visa requires a square JPEG photo, minimum 350×350px and maximum 1000×1000px, between 10KB and 1MB, with a white background.

Can I use a regular passport photo for India e-Visa?

No — regular passport photos are rectangular (35×45mm). The India e-Visa requires a square photo. Crop your passport photo to square before uploading.

Is the India e-Visa photo different from the regular visa?

Yes. e-Visa requires a square digital photo (online upload). Embassy/consulate sticker visa requires a 2×2 inch printed photo.