India e-Visa (square, 350–1000 px): size, requirements & free photo checker

Get a fully compliant India e-Visa photo without a studio visit. Upload a phone photo and PhotoDocs crops, resizes and cleans the background to the official India specification below, delivering a JPEG sized for the online form. You get a free, measured pass/fail report before paying anything.

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Official requirements

Photo size51 × 51 mm
Digital size600 × 600 px (299 DPI)
Head height70–80% of the photo height (chin to crown)
Backgroundplain white or light
Digital fileJPEG, 300 KB or less
ExpressionLook straight into the camera with a relaxed, closed-mouth expression
Eyes & faceBoth eyes open and clearly visible; no hair across the face
LightingEven lighting, no shadows on the face or behind the head
Glasses & headwearNo glasses (unless medically required) and no hats except religious wear that leaves the face clear
Recency & editingTaken within the last 6 months, unedited — no filters or retouching
FramingDigital upload: JPEG, square (height = width), 350x350 to 1000x1000 px, 10–300 KB — the file we deliver meets this
FramingFull face centred, both ears visible

How to make your India photo

  1. Upload or capture a photo. Take a selfie against a plain wall, or use the guided camera. Any recent phone photo works.
  2. We fit it to the spec. Automatic face detection, cropping to 51 × 51 mm (600 × 600 px) and background cleanup to a plain white or light background.
  3. Check for free, then download. Read the free pass/fail compliance report. Download the full-resolution digital photo (sized for the online upload) plus a print-ready 4×6″ sheet for €5.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a India e-Visa photo?
51 × 51 mm — 600 × 600 px at 299 DPI. The head must fill 70–80% of the photo height, measured from the chin to the top of the head.
What background does the India photo need?
A plain white or light background. Our tool removes and replaces your background automatically to meet this.
What file format and size does the online upload accept?
A JPEG of 600 × 600 px at 300 KB or less. The digital file we deliver already meets this cap, so the online form accepts it.
Can I take this photo at home with my phone?
Yes. Take a selfie against a plain wall (or use our guided camera), and we crop, resize and clean the background to the exact India specification. You see a free pass/fail compliance report before you pay.
How much does it cost?
The compliance check and watermarked preview are free. The full-resolution digital photo plus a print-ready 4×6″ sheet is €5 — the price is shown upfront, unlike most photo sites.

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