India e-Visa Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) — Free, Portal-Ready
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India India e-Visa (for foreigners) Photo Requirements
| Size | 51×51 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 600×600 px |
| Background | Plain white |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 51×51 mm (2×2 inch square, 5×5 cm)
- ✓Pixel dimensions: 350×350 to 1000×1000 px
- ✓Plain white background only
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓JPEG format only, 10 KB - 1 MB file size
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
- ✓Face centered, full face visible, head 1 to 1-3/8 inches
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the India e-Visa photo?
India e-Visa photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm, also written as 5×5 cm) — square format, NOT rectangular. Plain white background. The Indian e-Visa portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in) requires pixel dimensions between 350×350 and 1000×1000, JPEG format only, file size between 10 KB and 1 MB. This is the same square format as US passport / US visa photos — but DIFFERENT from Indian passport (35×45 mm rectangular). Head height (chin to crown) should be 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35 mm).
Who needs an India e-Visa?
Foreign citizens from 165+ eligible countries can apply for India e-Visa online. Categories include e-Tourist visa (TVoA, 30 days / 1 year / 5 years), e-Business visa, e-Medical visa, e-Medical Attendant visa, and e-Conference visa. Citizens of the US, UK, Australia, Canada, most of Europe, Japan, Singapore, UAE, and many others are eligible.
Where do I submit the India e-Visa photo?
The India e-Visa is fully online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Upload your photo as part of the online application. No biometric appointment unless converting to a regular visa. After approval (typically 24-72 hours), the e-Visa is sent by email and shown to immigration at the Indian airport on arrival.
What is the difference between India e-Visa and regular India visa?
e-Visa is online-only (no embassy visit) for tourism, business, medical, conference. Photo: 50×50 mm square uploaded online. Regular India visa (long-stay employment, student, journalist, research) requires submission at Indian consulate / VFS Global with physical photos — typically 50×50 mm prints. Most short-stay tourists use e-Visa.
Can I wear glasses?
No. India e-Visa biometric rules prohibit glasses. Remove for the photo session.
Why is my photo rejected at indianvisaonline.gov.in?
Top rejection reasons: wrong size (must be 50×50 mm square, not 35×45 mm rectangular like Indian passport), wrong file format (must be JPEG, not PNG or HEIC), file size out of range (must be 10 KB - 1 MB), background not pure white (off-white, grey, or cream tints rejected), face not fully visible, glasses worn, or photo over 6 months old.
Are you an Indian citizen looking for your own passport photo?
This page is for FOREIGNERS applying for India e-Visa. If you are an Indian citizen renewing your passport at PSK or at an Indian consulate abroad, see our Indian Passport Photo page (35×45 mm white background).
Is my photo uploaded to your servers?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device — important for biometric data.
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About the Author
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Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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