Indian visa photo maker
India's e-Visa and regular visa forms both need a square JPEG, but with different file limits: up to 1 MB for the e-Visa and only 300 KB for a regular visa. Choose the one you are applying for and download a file that fits.
- Free, no watermark
- Photo stays on your device
- No retouching
- Rules checked 11 November 2026
Indian visa photo requirements
| e-Visa: shape | Height and width must be equal |
|---|---|
| e-Visa: file size | Minimum 10 KB, maximum 1 MB |
| e-Visa: format | JPEG |
| Regular visa: pixel size | Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, maximum 1000 × 1000 pixels |
| Regular visa: file size | Minimum 10 KB, maximum 300 KB |
| Regular visa: head size | 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) |
| Background | Plain light-coloured or white |
| Glasses (e-Visa) | Without spectacles |
Checked against the official source on 11 November 2026. Source: Government of India: Indian Visa Online (e-Visa) · Regular visa instructions. Rules change without notice, so read the official page before you submit.
What the photo must show
- Full face, front view, with eyes open.
- The head centred in the frame, showing the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
- No shadows on the face or on the background.
- No borders around the photo.
- For the e-Visa, the photo page of your passport is uploaded separately as a PDF of 10 to 300 KB.
e-Visa or regular visa?
The e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business and similar) is applied for and issued online. Its photo rules give a file-size range and a square shape but no pixel dimensions. The regular visa is applied for through an Indian mission or its visa centre, starting with an online form. That form is stricter: the photo must be between 350 and 1000 pixels on each side and no larger than 300 KB. The tool's document list has an entry for each; pick the right one before you download.
The official warning
The e-Visa site states that an application “is liable to be rejected if the uploaded documents and photograph are not clear / as per specification.” The visa fee is not something you want to pay twice, so it is worth getting the file right before you upload it.
The head-size rule
The regular visa instructions give the head size in inches, 1 to 1 3/8, which only makes sense on a 2 × 2 inch photo. As a share of the picture that is roughly half to two-thirds of the height, and the tool frames the head inside that range for both visa types.
Common problems with Indian visa photos
- File over the limit: 1 MB for the e-Visa, 300 KB for the regular visa.
- A photo that is not square.
- Spectacles left on for an e-Visa photo.
- A border or frame around the image.
- Shadows on the wall behind the head.
✓ Good: plain background, even light, neutral face
✕ Shadow on the wall and face
✕ Busy background
✕ Glare on glasses
✕ Selfie taken too close
✕ Too dark, orange light
More on this in why ID photos get rejected. The examples use an off-white wall. The background row in the table above gives the exact colour this document asks for.
How to use this tool
- Ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m, at eye level, in even daylight in front of a plain wall.
- Add the photo above. The tool finds your face and frames it to the size on this page.
- Check the green lines: one on the top of your head, one on your chin. Drag or zoom to adjust.
- Read the automatic checks, then download. Nothing in the photo is retouched, only cropped and resized.
Questions about the Indian visa photo
What size is the Indian e-Visa photo?
A square JPEG with a file size between 10 KB and 1 MB. The e-Visa site does not publish pixel dimensions; it only requires the height and width to be equal.
What size is the photo for a regular Indian visa?
A regular Indian visa photo must be between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels, square, in JPEG format, with a file size between 10 KB and 300 KB.
Can I wear glasses in an Indian e-Visa photo?
No. The e-Visa instructions ask for a photo with full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles.
Can the background be white?
Yes. The instructions ask for a plain light-coloured or white background. Note that the OCI card is different: its background must be light but not white.
Guides for this photo
- Why passport and ID photos get rejectedThe reasons authorities list themselves, and how to avoid each
- How to take a passport photo at homeDistance, light, background and pose, step by step
- Are edited or AI passport photos allowed?What ten authorities say about retouching, filters and AI
- Can I take my own passport photo?Where a home photo is accepted, and where it is not