India e-Visa photo size and requirements

The India e-Visa application takes a square digital JPEG, not a printed photo. The government portal asks for at least 350 × 350 pixels and a file of 10 kB to 1 MB, with the full head visible from hair to chin. VisaPhoto exports a 600 × 600 pixel file for this upload.

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Photo size & positioning

India e-Visa dimension templateFront-facing portrait with width, height, head-height and top-gap dimension arrows. Eye height is shown only when specified for this format.600 pxExport width600 pxHeightComposition onlyFull head visibleSuggested top gap36–96 px
Illustrative template. The head guide is a composition aid. Use the stated framing requirement for the official face measurement.

Photo requirements

Image size
Square, at least 350 × 350 px
VisaPhoto export
600 × 600 px
File
JPEG, 10 kB–1 MB
Head
Full head from hair to chin, centred; the e-Visa source sets no head-height percentage
Background
Plain white or light coloured
Print size
None for the e-Visa; the source does not prescribe a 2-inch print
Glasses and expression
Neutral expression, eyes open; no tinted glasses or glare
Recency
A recent photo that shows your current appearance

Photo rules

  • Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and your eyes open.
  • Show your full head, from the top of the hair to the chin, centred in the square.
  • Avoid tinted glasses and glare; removing glasses is the safer choice.
  • Wear a head covering only for religious or medical reasons, with the full face visible.
  • Use even light with no shadows on the face or the background.
  • Do not apply filters or retouching that change your appearance.

Common reasons for rejection

  • Image that is not square or is smaller than 350 × 350 px
  • File under 10 kB or over 1 MB
  • Top of the head or chin cut off
  • Dark, patterned or shadowed background
  • Blurry or unevenly lit face
  • Tinted glasses or glare over the eyes

3 steps with VisaPhoto

  1. 1

    Upload a selfie

    Take a clear, front-facing photo with your phone and upload it.

  2. 2

    Generate and check

    AI creates a portrait in this format; framing and image quality are checked.

  3. 3

    Review and download

    Compare the result with the official rules, then download your JPEG files.

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Example

Original selfie 1Reframed photo example 1
Illustrative example in the Schengen 35 × 45 mm frame.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an India e-Visa photo?

A square JPEG of at least 350 × 350 pixels and 10 kB to 1 MB. VisaPhoto exports 600 × 600 pixels, which fits within those limits.

Can I take my India e-Visa photo with my phone?

Yes, you can start from a clear phone selfie taken face-on in even light without filters. VisaPhoto turns it into a square portrait with a plain background and checks the framing.

What background colour is required?

Plain white or light coloured, with no pattern or shadows.

Can I wear glasses in an India e-Visa photo?

Tinted glasses and glare are not suitable. If you keep clear glasses on, make sure your eyes are fully visible; removing them avoids most problems.

Is the VisaPhoto file ready for the e-Visa portal?

VisaPhoto creates an AI-assisted portrait, checks its framing and image quality, and exports a square JPEG within the portal’s published size and file limits. It cannot promise acceptance, so review the result against the portal’s instructions before you submit.

Official sources

Sources checked on 2026-09-20.