India e-Visa (online upload) photo: size and rules
The digital photo is square (1:1), 10 to 1,024 KB, as JPEG.
Photo specification
| Image size | square (1:1) |
|---|---|
| File size | 10 to 1,024 KB. The source counts 1 KB as 1,024 bytes. |
| Formats | JPEG |
We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.
Background and editing
The source asks for a plain light colour or white background. The source does not say whether the background may be edited. The safest route is a plain wall at capture. If you replace a background, check the receiving organization’s rules first.
Rules from the source
- JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB; height and width must be equal.
- Full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles.
- Centre the head and show it from top of hair to chin.
- No shadows on the face or background, and no borders.
- Regular visa applications use different limits: 10 to 300 KB and 350 to 1000 px.
Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.
Can you make it at home?
Yes, and nothing is printed. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above, then exports a file at the exact pixel size and under the size limit.
Sources
- Indian e-Visa: instructions and photo requirements (indianvisaonline.gov.in)Issuing authority. Checked 28 Sep 2026.
Found a wrong or outdated number? Open an issue with the source link.
Common questions
What size is a India e-Visa (online upload) photo?
The digital upload is square (1:1), as JPEG.
Can I take a India e-Visa (online upload) photo at home?
Yes, and nothing is printed; you upload a digital photo. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.
What background does a India e-Visa (online upload) photo need?
The source asks for a plain light colour or white background.
How many KB can a India e-Visa (online upload) photo be?
The file size limit is 10 to 1,024 KB. The source counts 1 KB as 1,024 bytes.
Where do the India e-Visa (online upload) numbers come from?
From the issuing authority’s own pages: Indian e-Visa: instructions and photo requirements (indianvisaonline.gov.in). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.
Guides for this photo
Related documents
More from India
- India passport (applied in India)35 × 45 mmNot at home
- India passport and consular services (applied abroad)51 × 51 mm
- India OCI card (online upload)200 to 900 px per side, square, up to 200 KB
- India regular visa (online upload)350 to 1000 px per side, square, 10 to 300 KB
- SSC exam application (CGL, CHSL)no photo to prepareNot at home
- UPSC exam application (photo upload)20 to 200 KB
- NEET (UG) application photo10 to 200 KB
- JEE (Main) application photo10 to 200 KB