Mixing e-Visa and regular visa limits
Regular visa and e-Visa upload pages list different maximum file sizes. Use the right portal preset.
India Application Guide
India Visa, Passport and OCI Photo Requirements Guide
India e-Visa & passport photo rules: 2x2 in JPEG uploads, file size limits, background rules & OCI specs.
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Upload Checklist
Use a front-facing photo with eyes open and the full head visible.
Use a plain light-colored or white background, unless the route specifies otherwise.
Remove spectacles for India e-Visa uploads.
Avoid borders, shadows, low resolution, and cropped hair or chin.
For OCI, check the separate photo and signature upload limits.
Common Errors and Fixes
OCI background mismatch
OCI guidance calls for a plain light-color background and notes not white in the FAQ. Follow OCI-specific instructions when applying for OCI.
Spectacles in e-Visa photo
Remove spectacles for the India e-Visa photo upload.
Photo not square
Export the visa/OCI image with equal height and width before uploading.
Step-by-Step Workflow
1
Select visa, e-Visa, passport, or OCI
India application routes have different photo dimensions and file size limits, so start with the exact route.
2
Prepare the square upload
For India visa and OCI online uploads, keep the face centered, background plain, and the final JPEG inside the portal size limit.
3
Check signature rules separately
OCI workflows often upload photo and signature images together. Do not assume the signature limit is the same as the photograph limit.
Final Safety Check
Do not alter your facial features
Government photo rules commonly reject altered, filtered, or beautified images. Use the studio for compliance checks, crop, export, and background preparation only. Follow the official source for your final application route.
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