Photo requirements
India Visa (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)
A guide to Indian visa photographs: compare e-Visa portal uploads with traditional VFS/BLS centre prints, meet the strict white background requirement, and prepare a compliant square photo.
- Printed size
- 51 × 51 mm (printed)
- Background
- White or off-white
- Official reference
- Government of India
Make this photo now
Use the selected format in the passport photo tool.
Photo requirements
Photo specification
Use these values as a preparation guide and confirm current official instructions.
| Printed size | 51 × 51 mm (printed) |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | Check the application channel below |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Head height | Check the application channel below |
| File and resolution | Check the application channel below |
More photo requirements for India
- India driving licence 35x45 mm (1.4x1.75 inch)
- India online driving licence 420x525 pixels
- India PCC / Birth Certificate 35x35 mm (3.5x3.5 cm)
- India PAN card online 213x213 pixel
- India PAN card 35x45 mm
- India PIO (Person of Indian Origin) 35x35 mm (3.5x3.5 cm)
- India Voter ID card 35x45 mm
- UDAAN DCGA - 35x45 mm
- India Police clearance certificate (PCC) 160x200-212 px
- India Police clearance certificate (PCC) (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)
- India registration of birth 100x120 pixel
- India UPSC 140x110 pixels
- India UPSC 350x350 to 1000x1000 pixels
- India passport 35x35 mm
- India child passport Seva 35x45 mm (630*810 pixels)
- India passport Seva 4.5x3.5 cm (630*810 pixels)
- India Passport for BLS USA Application (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)
- India OCI Passport (2x2 inch, 51x51mm, 200x200 to 900x900 pixels)
- India Passport (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)
- India FRRO (Foreigner Registration) 35x35 mm online
- India e-visa for indianvisaonline.gov.in - 50.8x50.8 mm
- India Visa 190x190 px via VFSglobal.com
How to make this photo online
A clear three-step workflow from portrait to application-ready file.
- 1
Choose the format
Confirm the country and application document before uploading.
- 2
Upload a clear portrait
Use even lighting, face the camera and keep the full head visible.
- 3
Review and download
Check the crop and current issuing-authority rules before submission.
Capture checklist
Start with a strong source photo to reduce avoidable application issues.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression
- Use soft, even light and avoid shadows
- Keep eyes open and facial features unobstructed
- Use a recent color photo without filters
- Check glasses and head-covering rules for your application
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about creating and submitting this document photo.
Does the Indian e-Visa portal accept photos with a coloured background?
No. The e-Visa portal strictly requires a white background. The system performs automated checks and may reject photos with off-white, grey, or coloured backgrounds.
Why does the Indian visa photo need to show both ears?
Indian visa photo guidelines require both ears to be visible for biometric identification purposes. Hair should be tucked behind the ears. This is stricter than many other countries.
Does a successful tool check guarantee acceptance?
No. A tool check or successful upload is not an official acceptance decision. Keep the original portrait, avoid changing your appearance and retake unsuitable lighting or blur. The receiving authority decides whether the photograph is acceptable.