India e-Visa photo
India uses a square photo like the United States, which surprises applicants arriving from Europe. The upload also insists on JPEG and nothing else, and the accepted file size starts very low.
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Specification
Size2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm), square
Pixels350 x 350 min, 1000 x 1000 max
File size10 KB to 300 KB
FormatJPEG only
BackgroundPlain light or white
Requirements
- Square photo, height equal to width
- Between 350 x 350 and 1000 x 1000 pixels
- JPEG only, between 10 KB and 300 KB
- Plain light coloured or white background
- Full face, front view, no shadows
What gets photos rejected
- A rectangular photo, when India requires a square
- PNG or HEIF, when only JPEG is accepted
- A file over 300 KB, easy to exceed at high resolution
- Shadows on the background from standing too close to a wall
Questions
What size is an India e-Visa photo?
Square, 2 by 2 inches. Digitally between 350 by 350 and 1000 by 1000 pixels, with the height equal to the width.
What file format does the India e-Visa accept?
JPEG only, sized between 10 KB and 300 KB. Other formats are refused by the upload.
Can I use a US visa photo for India?
The square format matches and both are 2 by 2 inches, so it usually fits. Check the file size, because India's 300 KB ceiling is tighter.