Indian visa photo size — 2×2 in square for foreign nationals
The Indian e-Visa photo requirement is a 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square with a white background — different from the passport's 35×45 mm rectangle.
Last verified: 2026-07-22 · official source
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Indian e-Visa Photo (Foreign Nationals) specs are sourced from official notifications and may change. Always confirm against your portal before submitting. PhotoFix does not guarantee acceptance — we build to published requirements.
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: 2026-07-22 — against the current Indian e-Visa photo specification. Confirm the exact pixel and KB limits on the portal before submitting, as they can be restated in pixel terms.
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.
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2×2 in (51×51 mm) square, per Indian e-Visa portal — distinct from the 35×45 mm ICAO passport photo.
Indian e-Visa Photo (Foreign Nationals) specs are sourced from official notifications and may change. Always confirm against your portal before submitting. PhotoFix does not guarantee acceptance — we build to published requirements.