# India Renunciation Photo: Online Upload or US Prints Country: India Document: Renunciation (Surrender Certificate) Page language: en Page: [India Renunciation Photo: Online Upload or US Prints](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/in/renunciation/) Requirements last verified: 2026-09-17 ## Photo specifications These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below. | Requirement | Value | |---|---| | Photo dimensions | 51 × 51 mm | | Photo paper | Glossy or matte | | Digital file format | JPEG | | Maximum digital file size | 250 KB | | Photo age | Taken within 6 months | ## Accepted size options - US VFS printed photos: 51 × 51 mm — Square photo for the US paper checklist. Not for the Passport Seva upload. - Passport Seva online upload: 35 × 45 mm — 630×810 px JPEG, maximum 250 KB. Choose this when uploading to the government form. ## Appearance and composition - Background: Strictly white background per the US mission checklist — front pose, colour photo only. - Head size: Online upload: 80–85% face coverage. US square prints: approximately 25–35 mm head height. - Glasses: Not permitted. - Even lighting; no harsh shadows. - Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden. - Color photo. - Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions. - Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions. - No earphones or wireless devices. ## Common rejection reasons ### Square photo uploaded to Passport Seva The online upload requires exactly 630×810 pixels; a square 2×2 print file does not match What to do: Choose Passport Seva online upload before uploading your original photo ### Wrong printed photo size The US VFS paper checklist requests 2×2 inch printed photos What to do: Choose US VFS printed photos, and follow your receiving mission's current checklist ### File too large The Passport Seva photograph upload has a 250 KB maximum What to do: Use the JPEG download for the online upload option ### Missing online photo upload The government form requires a photo and signature upload before submission What to do: Complete the upload before printing the form; follow the local checklist for physical copies ### Non-white background The photo requires a plain white background without shadows What to do: Take the photo against an evenly lit white background ### Photo too old The US checklist requires photos taken within the last 6 months What to do: Take a fresh photo reflecting your current appearance ## Source for the document requirements [Source linked by the document page](https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/surrender-certificate-renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/) The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available. ## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements. - Digital photo download: $1 USD. - Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate. - Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD. [Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/in/renunciation/) Complete Guide ## Indian renunciation photos: online upload versus US printed copies A surrender application can need two photo formats: a portrait image for Passport Seva and square prints for the US VFS paper checklist. Choose the purpose before uploading your original photo. Written by Jake Community & Writing, One Dollar Passport Photo Fact-checked & verified September 17, 2026 ## Choose your photo format **The online upload and printed photos use different crops.** Select the purpose in the picker above before uploading. Neither option is selected for you. | Option | Dimensions | Use it for | | --- | --- | --- | | Passport Seva online upload | **630×810 pixels**, portrait JPEG, **maximum 250 KB** | Uploading your photograph to the government surrender application | | US VFS printed photos | **2×2 inches** (approximately 51×51 mm), square | Physical photos requested by the US VFS checklist | A square digital file made for printing does not meet the portrait upload requirement. If the portal says “Dimensions should be 630\*810 pixels,” choose **Passport Seva online upload**. ## Passport Seva online upload Passport Seva also handles surrender applications. Its name does not mean you are applying for a new passport. The [Indian High Commission’s surrender guidance](https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/surrender-certificate-renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/) specifies a **630×810 pixel** color photograph, a white background, **80–85% face coverage**, and a **250 KB maximum**. Show your full head from the top of your hair to your chin, facing forward with your eyes open and mouth closed. Avoid shadows, blur, reflections, and hair covering your eyes. The online option uses a portrait crop and downloads a JPEG at the required pixel dimensions. Upload that single-photo file, not a print sheet or screenshot. Complete the photo and signature upload before printing the government form. ## US VFS printed photos The [US VFS surrender checklist](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/pdf/surrender-of-indian-passport-with-passport-adult.pdf) asks for two recent **2×2 inch printed color photographs**, taken within six months, facing forward against a white background on photographic paper. Choose **US VFS printed photos** for that requirement. This option uses a square crop with a head-height target of approximately 25–35 mm. Print at the stated physical size without enlarging the sheet to fit the paper. Physical-photo instructions vary by mission. Wellington’s instructions explicitly say not to send physical photos. Applicants outside the US should check their receiving mission’s current checklist rather than assume that US print rules apply. ## When you need both formats Use the **same original photograph** to make each crop. Selecting one option produces that format; it does not automatically include the other crop. A print sheet uses the dimensions of the option you selected. For the government upload, choose the portrait option. For US square prints, choose the print option and generate a separate crop from the original. Do not stretch a square image into a portrait or use the portrait print sheet as a substitute for 2×2 inch copies. ## Frequently asked questions **Which option should I choose if the portal rejected a square photo?** Choose Passport Seva online upload when the error asks for 630×810 pixels. That error identifies the upload dimensions; it does not establish whether the application is for passport renewal or surrender. **Can I upload my 2×2 inch photo?** Not as a square file when the portal requires 630×810 pixels. Start from the original photograph and generate the portrait crop. **Can I reuse an OCI photo?** A recent square OCI photo may have the right dimensions for the US printed copies, subject to the checklist’s other requirements. Its square file does not meet the 630×810 online upload dimensions. **Does choosing the print package give me both crops?** No. The print sheet follows your selected format. The online upload and US print options require separate crops. ### Sources & References This guide is fact-checked against official government publications and updated regularly to reflect the latest requirements. 1. \[1\] [High Commission of India, Wellington - Surrender Certificate / Renunciation](https://www.hciwellington.gov.in/page/surrender-certificate-renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/) hciwellington.gov.in 2. \[2\] [VFS USA - Surrender checklist, adult with passport](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/pdf/surrender-of-indian-passport-with-passport-adult.pdf) vfsglobal.com 3. \[3\] [VFS Global USA - Apply for Surrender of Indian Passport](https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-for-surrender) vfsglobal.com