India e-Visa photo online
Upload a photo of yourself. We replace the background, crop it to the India rules below and check it, all in your browser. The preview is free; the file is $8.95.
- Size:
- 800×800 px digital file
- Background:
- Plain light coloured or white
India e-Visa photo size and rules
| Digital photo | Square (width = height) |
|---|---|
| File size | 10 KB – 1 MB |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 50–69% of photo height(our default; the source does not say) |
| Background | Plain light coloured or white |
| Glasses | Not allowed ("without spectacles") |
- The photo must be square: the height and width must be equal.
- Upload a JPEG between 10 KB and 1 MB, with the full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred, and no glasses.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- Head too big or too small for the frame. The chin-to-crown height has a fixed range for this document.
- Wrong background. This document needs: plain light coloured or white, with no shadows or patterns.
- Smiling with teeth, or mouth open. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
- Head tilted or turned. Face the camera straight on with both eyes open.
- Shadows on the face from side light. Stand facing a window or use even light.
- Wearing glasses. They are not allowed for this document.
- File too large or too small for the upload form. Our file is made to fit its limits.
Official source
“Format - JPEG … Minimum 10 KB … Maximum 1 MB … The height and width of the Photo must be equal. … Background should be plain light colored or white background. … Center head within frame and present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. … eyes open and without spectacles”
Checked against the source on . Rules can change; the issuing authority has the final say.
Other documents
Not a government website. We check size and technical rules only; the issuing authority decides whether to accept your photo. We never change your facial features.