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🇮🇳 India e-Visa Photo Size & Requirements (2026)

An India e-Visa photo must be 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) — 602 × 602 px at 300 DPI — with a head height of 25–35 mm (1–1.375 in) from chin to crown, on a white background, taken within the last 6 months.

ℹ️ The official page requires a square JPEG of 10 KB–1 MB with a plain white or light-colored background; it does not state a pixel size.

Official photo sizes for 🇮🇳 India. Change the country at the top right.

Required background: white

  • Face the camera, neutral expression, eyes open
  • Stand ~1 m from a plain wall, even light, no shadows
  • No glasses or hats; include your shoulders

Free, no watermark: digital photo for online applications + 4×6 in print sheet. Originals are deleted within 24 hours.

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2x2 Inch Photo (51×51 mm)

India e-Visa Photo size in mm, inches and pixels

Photo size51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) · 5.1 × 5.1 cm
Size in pixels602 × 602 px @ 300 DPI
Head height (chin to crown)25–35 mm (1–1.375 in)
Backgroundwhite (#FFFFFF)
File size (online)10 KB – 1 MB
Head25–35 mm51 mm51 mm
India e-Visa Photo dimensions: 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), head height 25–35 mm (1–1.375 in) from chin to crown.

India e-Visa Photo requirements

How to take a India e-Visa Photo at home

  1. Stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain wall, facing a window or other even light source.
  2. Have someone take the photo from about 1.5 m (5 ft) away at eye level, showing your head and shoulders.
  3. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no glasses or hat.
  4. Upload the photo — it is cropped to 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) and the background is replaced with white.
  5. Review the compliance checks, then download the digital file or print the 4×6 in sheet at any photo shop.

FAQ

What size is an India e-Visa photo?

An India e-Visa photo is 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), which is 5.1 × 5.1 cm.

What is the India e-Visa photo size in pixels?

At 300 DPI the photo is 602 × 602 px.

What are the India e-Visa photo requirements in 2026?

Taken within the last 6 months. Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. Face the camera directly, head not tilted. No glasses. No hats or head coverings, except for religious reasons with face fully visible. Even lighting with no shadows on face or background. Plain background with no patterns or objects. No filters or retouching that changes your appearance. The background must be white and the head must measure 25–35 mm (1–1.375 in).

What background color is required for an India e-Visa photo?

The background must be white (#FFFFFF), plain, with no patterns or shadows.

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

No. Most authorities no longer accept glasses in ID photos because of glare and frame shadows, except for documented medical reasons.

What should I wear for an India e-Visa photo?

Wear everyday clothes in a color that contrasts with the white background (dark or colored tops work well). Avoid uniforms, hats and anything covering your face.

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

Yes. Have someone photograph you facing the camera in front of a plain wall in even light. The tool crops it to the official head size, replaces the background with white, and checks compliance.

How much does an India e-Visa photo cost here?

It is free, with no watermark: upload a photo to generate and download the high-resolution digital photo and a 4×6 in print sheet, with no sign-up.

Official source

Indian Visa Online — e-Visa photo and document requirements — Specification last verified on 2026-09-24.

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