# India Visa Photo Maker, 2x2 inch Square

Country: India

Document: Visa

Page language: en

Page: [India Visa Photo Maker, 2x2 inch Square](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/in/visa/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-07-30

## 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 pixel dimensions | 350 × 350 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Maximum pixel dimensions | 1000 × 1000 px |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Minimum digital file size | 10 KB |
| Maximum digital file size | 1024 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain light-coloured or white background, with no shadows on the face or the background
- Head size: Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred in the frame (head 25-35mm)
- 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

- Photo not square — The portal requires the height and width to be equal; a rectangular passport-style crop is rejected

- File outside the size window — The upload must be a JPEG between 10KB and 1MB

- Wearing glasses — The instructions require the full face front view without spectacles

- Shadows on the face or background — The background must be plain light coloured or white with no shadows

- Head cropped or off-centre — The full head from top of hair to bottom of chin must be centred in the frame

- Photo has a border — Photos submitted with a border around the image are rejected

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html)

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/visa/)