INDIA E-VISA PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Create an India e-Visa photo for your online application

Prepare a square JPEG photo for the India e-Visa portal with a plain light background and a clear front facing view.

Square photoJPEG10 KB to 1 MBNo spectacles
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PHOTO GUIDELINES

How to take your India e-Visa photo

Use these quick examples to prepare a clear visa photo at home.

01

Keep the right distance

Phone and side profile showing a distance of about 40 centimetres

Hold your phone about 40 cm from your face. That is roughly an arm’s length away.

02

Face the camera

Front-facing and turned face examples comparing the correct direction

Keep your head level and look directly into the camera. Avoid turning or tilting your face.

03

Use even lighting

Evenly lit and shadowed portrait examples comparing lighting quality

Choose bright, even light so your full face is visible without harsh shadows.

WHAT WE CHECK

We check the details before you download

We check your photo against the official India e-Visa portal instructions.

Face and head position

Full face from the front with eyes open and no spectacles.

Photo size and crop

Cropped to a square image with equal height and width.

Background and lighting

Plain light-coloured or white background with no shadows.

Image quality

Checked for sharpness and a file size between 10 KB and 1 MB.

Final acceptance is always decided by the embassy, consulate, or issuing authority.

Photo review

A clear check before download

Face and head position

Front-facing, no spectacles

Photo size and crop

Square crop

Background and lighting

Plain light background

Image quality

10 KB–1 MB JPEG

Your photo is reviewed before it is ready to download.

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India FAQ

Based on the official India e-Visa portal instructions. The application may be rejected if the photograph does not meet the portal specifications. Final acceptance is decided by the Bureau of Immigration.

Source: India e-Visa portal

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