India passport & visa photo maker
Choose the India document you need below. We size your head to the official rules, fix the background and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1Choose country and photo size
2Add your photo
Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.
3Adjust
Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.
4Check
- Checks appear after you add a photo.
5Download
Digital photo
For online applications.
Print sheet
Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.
India photo sizes
| Document | Size | Head (chin to crown) | Background | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian passport photo | 35 × 45 mm | 36–38 mm | White | 630 × 810 px, 10–250 KB |
| India e-Visa photo | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25.4–35 mm | White | 600 × 600 px, up to 1000 KB |
| OCI photo | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 30–38 mm | Light grey | 600 × 600 px, up to 200 KB |
| PAN card photo | 25 × 35 mm | 24.5–28 mm | White | – |
Indian passport photo
New ICAO format: plain white background, face 80–85% of the photo, 630 × 810 px JPEG for online upload.
- Size: 35 × 45 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 36–38 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- Digital file: 630 × 810 px, 10–250 KB, JPEG.
Checked in September 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs) before you apply.
India e-Visa photo
e-Visa uploads: square JPEG, 350–1000 px, up to 1 MB.
- Size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
- Head from chin to crown: 25.4–35 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- Digital file: 600 × 600 px, up to 1000 KB, JPEG.
Checked in September 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Government of India – e-Visa before you apply.
OCI photo
OCI portal: square JPEG 200–900 px, max 200 KB. The background must be light but not white, so light grey is selected.
- Size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
- Head from chin to crown: 30–38 mm.
- Background: light grey, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- Digital file: 600 × 600 px, up to 200 KB, JPEG.
- Square photo, 200 × 200 to 900 × 900 px, JPEG up to 200 KB.
- Plain light background that is clearly not white.
- Face about 80% of the frame, full head and top of shoulders visible.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with OCI Services – Government of India before you apply.
PAN card photo
PAN card applications use a 3.5 × 2.5 cm colour photo on a white background.
- Size: 25 × 35 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 24.5–28 mm (70–80% of the photo height).
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 25 × 35 mm (3.5 × 2.5 cm) colour photo.
- Plain white background.
- Do not staple or clip the photo; it must not be signed across the face.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Income Tax Department before you apply.
How to take a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
- Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Indian passport photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head 36–38 mm from chin to crown and a white background.
What size is a India e-Visa photo?
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) with a white background; digital uploads 600 × 600 px, up to 1000 KB.
Can I take the photo at home?
Yes. Take it in front of a plain light wall with soft light, then upload it here. We size your head, replace the background and make a print sheet.
Where can I print it?
Download the 4×6 in (10×15 cm) sheet and print it as a normal photo at a pharmacy, supermarket or photo kiosk, or at home on photo paper at 100% scale.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.