600×600 px Rules checked Sep 30, 2026

India visa photo: size and rules

A India visa photo is 600×600 px. The head fills 49%–69% of the photo height. Plain white or light, no shadows or borders. No glasses. Take yours at home with PassportOwl: checked against every rule, accepted or your money back.

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India visa photo requirements

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Photo size	350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 pixels, square
Head size	49%–69% of the photo height, chin to top of head
Background	Plain white or light, no shadows or borders
File	JPEG, 10 KB to 300 KB
Glasses	Not allowed
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open
Head covering	Religious only

Rules to know

Square, JPEG
e-Visa: 10 KB to 1 MB; regular visa: 350-1000 px, up to 300 KB
No glasses (e-Visa)
Full head, top of hair to chin, centred

Source: e-Visa requirements - Indian Visa Online , Online visa photo upload (PDF) . Checked Sep 30, 2026. PassportOwl is not affiliated with any government.

Questions

What size is a India visa photo?

600×600 px. The head fills 49%–69% of the photo height.

Can I use a US passport photo for my India visa?

No. A US passport photo is 2 × 2 inches; the India visa needs 600×600 px, with a different head size.

Can I take a India visa photo at home?

Yes. Take it with your phone or webcam, or upload one. We crop it to 600×600 px, check it against every official rule and show you the result before you pay.

Is it guaranteed?

Yes. If the India visa is turned down for a photo reason, we refund you in full and make you a new photo, free.

Can I wear glasses?

No glasses.

India visa photo: size and rules

India visa photo requirements

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