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India e-Visa photo checker

Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official India spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.

India needs two files: a print copy (2×2 in) and an upload copy under 300 KB for the online form. DIYPassPhoto gives you both — and can shrink a photo you already have under the KB limit, without editing your face. India photo size guide (KB) →

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Tap to start the camera Rear camera is sharper — ask someone to take it for you. or check a photo you already have

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Tip: face a window for soft, even light. Overhead lights cause the shadows that get photos rejected.

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Measured against the published spec — not a guarantee of acceptance. Confirm any “?” items yourself. No AI edits applied.

Official India photo requirements ↗

India e-Visa photo requirements

51×51 mm (2×2 inches), pure white background, face 70–80% of the frame, under 1 MB JPEG. The India e-Visa portal has stricter face-coverage rules than the passport. Verified from Indian Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in).

51×51 mm (square), JPEG, under 1 MB
Face covering 70–80% of the photo — stricter than the passport spec
Plain white background only
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing forward
No glasses, no head coverings (except religious if face fully visible)
Taken within the last 6 months

Common rejection reasons

Background not pure white
Face coverage outside 70–80% — most common rejection
File over 1 MB
Glasses or head covering
Shadows or red-eye

Frequently asked questions

What size is an India e-Visa photo?

51×51 mm square (same as passport), JPEG, under 1 MB. The face must cover 70–80% of the photo.

Why is my India e-Visa photo rejected?

The most common reason is that the face does not fill 70–80% of the photo. The background must also be plain white — not cream or grey.

Are glasses allowed in an India e-Visa photo?

No — the India e-Visa portal explicitly requires no glasses.

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