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India Visa Photo Maker, 2x2 inch Square

Get the square 51x51 mm photo the Indian visa portal expects, with the file size inside the 10KB to 1MB window uploads require.

Requirements:

51 × 51 mm (2" × 2")
White background
No glasses
Neutral expression

We crop, size, and check framing against the published photo specifications

or drag and drop your photo here

Supports JPG, PNG • Max 50MB

$1 digital · $5 with print sheet · $6 family pack

Already have a photo? Check if it will be accepted, free.

Money back if rejected • Supports 190 countries

What You Get

Instant download Ready in 2 min
Digital photo

Digital Photo $1

350×350px JPG

4×6 print sheet

4×6 Print Sheet in the $5 pack

6 photos included

Guaranteed acceptance
Official Specs

India Visa photo requirements

The published requirements to follow when taking your photo. Our tool checks head size and framing; other requirements need your review.

Size & Dimensions

  • 51 × 51 mm
  • Head height: Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred in the frame (head 25-35mm)

File Format

  • JPEG (.jpg) format
  • Color photo, not black & white
  • Minimum 350 × 350 pixels, 300 DPI
  • File size under 1024 KB

Background & Lighting

  • Plain light-coloured or white background, with no shadows on the face or the background
  • Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
  • No filters or digital alterations

Pose & Framing

  • Face camera directly, full face in view
  • Both eyes open, looking at camera
  • Head centered and level

Expression & Attire

  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
  • No uniforms (except religious/medical)
  • No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)

Glasses & Accessories

  • No eyeglasses
  • No earphones or wireless devices
  • Photo taken within the last 6 months

Photo specification diagram

51 mm
51 mm
India Visa photo example
Photo size: 51 mm × 51 mm
Head height: Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred in the frame (head 25-35mm)
All measurements handled automatically

Photo requirements to check

Use these published India Visa requirements when taking and checking your photo. Our tool checks head size and framing; you must also check background, lighting, expression, glasses, and recency. Full refund if rejected.

Exact 51 × 51 mm (2" × 2") sizing
White background
Head height Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin
350×350px resolution
Taken within 6 months
No glasses
Color photo
Photo framing illustration
Photo framing illustration

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Photo privacy

Short-lived storage only

Successful standard processing is not retained. If background removal fails, the original is stored privately for troubleshooting for up to 7 days; the same limit applies to Expert Review.

GDPR Compliant
CCPA Compliant
7-Day Maximum

Loved by travelers

4.7 from 232 verified reviews

Customer reviews of our visa photo tool.

“Thank you! You were great to work with and made the whole passport photo process much easier. I really appreciated the support and was able to get my passport approved.”
Sarah W.
US Passport
“Nice!!! Super quick and easy to use. I got the visa photo I needed without any hassle.”
Jason H.
US Visa
“This saved me a trip to the pharmacy. I uploaded a photo, got it cropped correctly, and printed it myself for much less than a passport photo service.”
Emily R.
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Reviewed by Lisa, Expert Reviewer at One Dollar Passport Photo. This page is maintained against published government photo requirements; specifications are checked on every release.

Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in · Last verified 2026-07-30