India rules and sources

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at Indian e-Visa portal — digital photograph requirements. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.

Read the published requirements at MHA Form I published upload guidance. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at Passport Seva / mission photo guidance. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at VFS UK ICAO photograph guidelines for Indian passport. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.

Read the published requirements at ociservices.gov.in FAQ — photograph specifications. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at VFS UK OCI photo specifications. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at Passport Seva / mission surrender photograph. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Pixel dimensionsCheck width and height against the selected dimensions and resize where needed. Some ranges are preparation targets.
• ShapeThat the image is the required shape — square or a fixed portrait ratio.
• Background toneThat the background is the required colour, and evening it out if it is close but uneven.
• Background is plainThat the background is even, with no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people.
• One face, front onThat exactly one person is in frame and facing the camera.
• Head size and positionCheck the measured head size and eye position against the selected specification. Inspect the crop yourself before submitting.
• Glasses and glareFollow the selected application's glasses rules. Keep glare from obscuring the eyes.

Read the published requirements at VFS UK ICAO photograph guidelines (same digital size as passport). Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Page sizeThat pages are the required paper size and orientation.

Read the published requirements at Indian e-Visa portal — passport-page upload requirements. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.

Read the published requirements at MHA Form I published document guidance. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Page sizeThat pages are the required paper size and orientation.

Read the published requirements at ociservices.gov.in document upload. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.

• File formatThat the file type is one this portal accepts, and converting it if not.
• File sizeCheck the file against the selected size limits and compress it where needed. Some specifications set only a maximum.
• Page sizeThat pages are the required paper size and orientation.

Read the published requirements at Passport Seva / mission surrender document upload. Some checks use TravelPrepKit preparation targets. We show the limit and any qualification beside your result.