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India Visa Photo Maker

Create a government-compliant India Visa photo in under 60 seconds. Auto-cropped, auto-sized, AI-verified. No account required.

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51×51mm Official Size

Passport Photo Maker

India Visa

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📄 Document Type

📐51×51mm (2.0″×2.0″) 🎨Plain White 🖨️300 DPI

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Official Dimensions

All photo sizes and face ratios are sourced directly from government requirements.

Free JPG Download

Download your compliant passport photo as a high-resolution JPG file at no cost.

AI Verification

MediaPipe AI checks face position, eye line, and proportions against ICAO biometric rules.

How It Works

Five simple steps to a government-ready passport photo.

Select Document Type

Choose your country and the document you need the photo for — passport, visa, or ID card.

Upload Your Photo

Upload any front-facing photo taken against a suitable background. JPG, PNG, and WEBP accepted.

AI Detects Your Face

Our AI engine instantly detects your face and auto-centres it to meet the required proportions.

Fine-Tune the Crop

Drag and zoom until all compliance checks pass. Action tips guide you to fix any issues.

Download Your Photo

Download a print-ready JPG or a multi-photo PDF sheet ready for your local print shop.

Government Verified

Every output is verified against official biometric standards before you can download.

India Visa Photo Requirements

Official specifications verified against government guidelines.

Width	51mm (2.0 inch)
Height	51mm (2.0 inch)
Resolution	300 DPI
Background	Plain White
Format	JPEG (JPG)
Face coverage	70–80% of frame height
Expression	Neutral — mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Not recommended

About India Visa Photos

India's e-Visa system — introduced in 2014 and expanded to cover over 160 nationalities across multiple visa categories including tourist (single, double, and multiple entry), business, medical, and medical attendant — requires a digital photograph that is noticeably different in dimensions from the standard Indian passport photo. While Indian citizens applying for their own passport use a 35×45 mm portrait photo, foreign nationals applying for an India e-Visa must submit a square 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) image. This distinction catches many applicants off guard, particularly those who have an Indian passport photo on hand and assume the same format applies to their visa application. It does not. The Indian e-Visa portal's upload system validates the image dimensions and will reject rectangular (portrait-format) photos. The face ratio requirement for the India e-Visa is also stricter than for the US visa: your head must occupy 70–80% of the image height, rather than the US visa's 50–69%. This means your face needs to fill more of the square frame — a noticeably closer crop. The background must be plain white, and the image must be in color. For applicants visiting Indian consulates for sticker visa applications (particularly for employment, student, or long-term visas that the e-Visa system does not cover), the printed 51×51 mm photo must be recent, in good condition, and printed on photo paper. Most Indian consulates also request that the applicant's name and nationality be written on the reverse side in pen. The e-Visa portal accepts JPEG files up to 1 MB, with a minimum dimension of 350 × 350 pixels. The automated upload checker at indianvisaonline.gov.in is known to be sensitive to background color deviations — even a very slight off-white tone can trigger a rejection, requiring you to re-upload before your application can proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is required for an India visa photo?

India visa applications require a square 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) photo with a white background. This is different from the 35×45 mm format used for Indian citizens' own passports.

Is this the same as the passport photo size?

No. Indian passport photos are 35×45 mm (portrait), but Indian visa applications for foreign nationals require 51×51 mm (square). Using the wrong size will result in rejection at the portal or consulate.

Does this work for India e-Visa?

Yes. The digital file meets India e-Visa online portal specifications at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The output is a 51×51 mm JPEG with a pure white background and the correct face ratio for upload.

Why does the India e-Visa portal keep rejecting my photo?

The most common causes are: background not pure white, face ratio below 70%, image not perfectly square, or file size over 1 MB. This tool corrects all of these issues before export.

Do I need to physically print a photo for an India e-Visa?

No. The e-Visa is entirely digital — you upload your photo online and the visa is issued electronically. Physical prints are only needed for sticker visa applications at an Indian consulate.

What visa categories require a photo at the Indian consulate?

Employment visas, student visas, journalist visas, missionary visas, and research visas are typically issued as sticker visas through Indian consulates and require physical photo submissions. Tourist and business visits are typically handled through the e-Visa system.

Can I use the same photo for multiple India visa applications?

Yes, if the photo meets all specifications and was taken within the past six months. If you are re-applying after a previous rejection or reapplying for a different visa category, take a fresh photo to avoid any complication.

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How It Works

Select Document Type

Upload Your Photo

AI Detects Your Face

Fine-Tune the Crop

Download Your Photo

Government Verified

India Visa Photo Requirements

About India Visa Photos

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