Indian visa photo size — 2×2 in square for foreign nationals
Spec pending verification against the official source — confirm on the official portal before you submit.
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The Indian e-Visa photo is a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square photo with a plain white background — a different shape from the 35 × 45 mm rectangle used for the Indian passport itself.
Don't reuse your passport photo
This is the single most common mistake on this page. An Indian passport photo is a 7:9 rectangle. The Indian e-Visa photo is a 1:1 square. Uploading a passport-shaped photo to the visa application, even if you crop it down, usually leaves the face too small or oddly positioned for a square frame.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square |
| Size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open |
| Head coverings | Only for religious reasons, face fully visible |
Last verified: UNVERIFIED — confirm against the current Indian e-Visa application photo tool before submitting — square-photo specs are occasionally restated in pixel terms on the portal itself.
Who this applies to
This page is for foreign nationals applying for an Indian visa (tourist, business, medical, e-Visa) — not for Indian citizens applying for an Indian passport. If you're an Indian citizen, see the passport photo spec instead.
How to make one
- Upload a photo taken against any background in even light.
- It's cropped to a square, the background is set to plain white, and your face is centred.
- Download the file and upload it directly to the e-Visa photo field.
FAQ
Is this the same as a US visa photo? The shape and size are similar — both are 2×2 inch squares — but the exact head-size percentage and file size limits differ between the two portals. Use the matching preset for each: this one for the Indian e-Visa, the US visa preset for a US application.
Can I wear glasses? Most visa photo rules, like passport rules, disallow glasses or require glare-free clear lenses at minimum. Check the current e-Visa photo guidance before your appointment or upload.
What file format does the portal want? JPEG is the near-universal expectation for these portals; confirm the exact KB range on the current application page, as it can change between portal updates.
Related: Passport photo hub · UK / Schengen visa photo size · US visa photo size
PhotoFix is an independent private utility. We are not affiliated with the Government of India, MEA, BLS International or any visa processing agency. Requirements change — always confirm on the official portal before you submit.