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India regular visa photo maker
Turn a phone photo into an India regular visa photo that meets the official size rules. You get a digital file for your visa application. Free, and your photo never leaves your device.
Checked29 Oct
2026Official rules
2026Official rules
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Background: Plain light colour or white. No shadows, no border.
Official India regular visa photo requirements
| File | JPEG, minimum 10 KB, maximum 300 KB |
|---|---|
| Shape | Square: height and width must be equal |
| Head height | 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm), top of hair to bottom of chin |
| Eye height | At least 1-1/8 inches from the bottom (the official page cuts off the upper limit) |
| Face | Full face, front view, eyes open, head centred |
| Background | Plain light colour or white; no shadows on the face or background; no border |
Last checked against the official sources on 29 October 2026: Indian Visa Online: instructions for regular visa applicants
How to take a good photo with your phone
- Stand about 1 metre (3 feet) in front of a plain, light-coloured wall.
- Face a window or use even light, so there are no shadows on your face or the wall.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid selfies; they distort your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Check the glasses rule in the table below; if in doubt, take them off. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- Upload the photo above, check it lines up with the guides, and download.
Common questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.
What size is the digital file?
The download is a square 600 × 600 pixel JPEG, between 10 KB and 300 KB as required.