India Online Visa Photo
India's online visa application takes a square JPEG photograph between 350×350 and 1000×1000 pixels, 10 KB to 300 KB, full face with eyes open. The studio delivers a 350×350 square JPEG.
- Digital size
- 350 × 350 px
- Background
- White
- Head height
- 25-35mm (chin to crown)
Size & specifications
India Online Visa Photo — requirements
| Printed size | — |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 350 × 350 px |
| Head height | 25-35mm (chin to crown) |
| Background | White |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | — |
| Glasses / expression | — · Full face, front view, eyes open |
| Digital format | JPEG, 10-300 KB, square, 350×350 to 1000×1000 px |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Digital size — the digital file must measure 350 × 350 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Head height — your head, crown to chin, should span 25-35mm (chin to crown). Too small reads distant; too large and the crop will not fit.
Background — a plain White background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.
Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.
Digital format — some portals accept a single file type and quietly refuse everything else. Check what you are handing over before you upload.
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a India Online Visa Photo with your phone
India online visa photo size and file limits
The India online visa photo is square, anywhere from 350×350 up to 1000×1000 px, with the file between 10 and 300 KB. The American online form names a single square, 600×600; the Indian form accepts any square inside the bounds.
Background, face position and eyes
Use a white background, a frontal face that is fully visible, and both eyes open. In the square format, a crooked horizon shows twice, once at each shoulder.
Setup and lighting
Stand before a white wall with even light, camera at eye level, shoulders square to the lens. Centre the head before shooting.
Output file
The preset exports a square JPEG inside the window, sized and compressed to sit between 10 and 300 KB, with the background and head position checked before export.
Why India Online Visa Photo gets rejected
Incorrect shape
A 413×531 portrait file fails on shape alone. Padding the sides of a rectangular photo with white bars fails twice: once for the bars, once for the face that no longer fills the square.
File size outside limits
Over 300 KB, the upload refuses the file. Under 10 KB, it refuses the file. Common causes are heavy phone originals on one side and over-compressed thumbnail exports on the other.
Common rejection reasons
Common reasons for rejection include hair across the forehead, a smile that narrows the eyes, and shadows on the white wall.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a India Online Visa Photo?
The standard size is 350 × 350 px (350 × 350 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: Full face, front view, eyes open. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Old photos are a common rejection reason.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.
What are the file size limits for the upload?
Between 10 and 300 KB; the preset compresses the 350×350 px square into that window.
Is this the same as the regular India visa photo?
No — the regular visa takes a 51×51 mm square print; this preset targets the online application's 350×350 px upload.