India e-Visa Photo — Square JPEG, 350-1000 px, 10-300 KB

Name: India e-Visa
Brand: vesikalik.com.tr
Price: 250.00 TRY
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The India e-visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical) is obtained fully online, and the photo rule is clear: a square-ratio JPEG between 350×350 and 1000×1000 pixels, 10-300 KB, white or light background. The most common rejection causes are a non-square ratio and a face too small in the frame. vesikalik.com.tr runs the biometric checks and downloads your photo as a 600×600 px JPEG within the limits.

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Example square biometric photo for the India e-visa, white background, 600×600 pixels

Key takeaways

Square JPEG: min 350×350, max 1000×1000 pixels
File size within 10-300 KB (mind the lower bound)
White/light background; face centred, fully visible from crown to chin
Paper applications need a 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) print
A passport bio-page scan (PDF) is also required

Where is it used?

Prepare the square JPEG (350-1000 px, 10-300 KB) for the indianvisaonline.gov.in upload in your India e-Tourist, e-Business or e-Medical visa application; if a consulate/paper application is needed, 51×51 mm prints come from the same shot.

Technical specifications

Portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in (official)
Ratio: Square (1:1) — mandatory
Pixels: Min 350×350, max 1000×1000 px
File: JPEG, 10-300 KB
Background: White / light, shadow-free
Print (paper): 51×51 mm (2×2 inch)
Expression: Neutral; mouth closed, eyes open
Framing: Face centred; fully visible from crown to chin
Extra document: Passport bio-page PDF scan
Visa types: e-Tourist (30 days/1/5 years), e-Business, e-Medical

Requirements checklist

File is a square JPEG (600×600 px recommended).
Size within 10-300 KB.
Background white/light, shadow-free.
Face centred; top of head not cropped.
Neutral expression; no glasses or hats.
Photo taken within the last 6 months.
Passport bio-page PDF ready.
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages.

How it works

India e-Visa Photo — Square JPEG, 350-1000 px, 10-300 KB — get it right in 4 steps.

Shoot in front of a white background with a neutral expression

Phone at eye level; face towards the camera, eyes open. The whole face and the top of the head must stay in frame — the e-visa portal rejects cropped heads.
Upload the photo and get the biometric check

The AI checks the square composition (face centred, adequate fill), white background, expression and sharpness, auto-aligning the crop to a 1:1 ratio.
Download the square JPEG within the limits

The file downloads as a 600×600 pixel JPEG with its size auto-tuned into the 10-300 KB range — ready for the indianvisaonline.gov.in upload.
Fill in and submit the e-visa form

Applications are made at [[ext:https://indianvisaonline.gov.in|indianvisaonline.gov.in]]: upload the form, the photo and the passport bio-page PDF. Approval arrives by e-mail; carry a printout when travelling.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

Take Your Photo ~30 sec

Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.
AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.
Auto Fix instant

Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.
Digital Delivery instant

Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.
Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

India e-Visa Photo Rules: the Square Rule in Detail (2026)

India runs an e-visa scheme for most nationalities; the application is made fully online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The photo rule in the official guide is clear: a **square-ratio JPEG**, minimum 350×350 and maximum 1000×1000 pixels, file size **10-300 KB**, white or light background. The face must be centred and visible without interruption from the crown to the chin.

The square ratio is the exact opposite of the classic portrait habit (35×45 vertical), and this is the top rejection cause: "stretching" a rectangular photo into a square distorts facial proportions and fails the portal's face detection. vesikalik.com.tr builds the crop natively at 1:1, using the same square composition engine as Green Card and K-ETA — a correct crop from a correct shot, not stretching.

e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical: What Does Each Visa Type Need?

India e-visa types and photo/document requirements (2026)
Visa type	Duration	Photo + extra documents
e-Tourist	30 days / 1 year / 5 years	Square JPEG + passport bio-page PDF
e-Business	1 year (multiple entry)	Square JPEG + bio page + business card/invitation
e-Medical	60 days (3 entries)	Square JPEG + bio page + hospital letter
Consulate (paper)	Varies	51×51 mm print (2×2 inch) + form

The photo rule is identical across the three e-visa types; only the supporting documents differ. Besides the photo upload, the form also requires a **PDF scan of the passport bio page** (10-300 KB, PDF format). Do not mix the two files up: the photo goes as JPEG, the passport page as PDF — swapping the formats is the second most frequent mistake.

The approved e-visa (ETA — Electronic Travel Authorization) arrives by e-mail; immigration at the airport asks for a printout. The photo on the approval is the one you uploaded; biometrics (fingerprints + face) are captured separately at the airport. Entry must be through the designated ports, including Delhi, Mumbai and Goa.

The 10-300 KB Range: a Two-Sided File Size Trap

India's file rule cuts both ways: files above 300 KB **and** below 10 KB are rejected. Phone photos (2-8 MB) hit the upper bound; files pushed through random compression tools either fall under the lower bound or degrade until the face is unrecognisable. The right approach is controlled compression that tunes quality to the target.

The digital output of vesikalik.com.tr is produced at 600×600 pixels with the JPEG quality auto-tuned inside the 10-300 KB window — the typical result is a 150-250 KB file with facial detail fully preserved. Since the same compression engine also handles far more aggressive limits like Nusuk's 18 KB, India's wide window is hit comfortably.

Shooting Rules: Face Fill Ratio and Background

Correct and incorrect India e-visa photo examples: compliant square shot vs smiling, glasses glare and shadowed background errors — Correct (✓): white background, neutral expression, no glasses. Wrong (✕): smiling, glasses glare, shadowed background.

The official guide wants the face prominent in the square: the head should occupy roughly 50-70% of the frame height, with reasonable space above the crown. Frames shot from afar with a small face are rejected by the portal check or later consular review. Expression neutral, mouth closed, eyes open; glasses and hats come off. A religious headscarf is allowed — the face outline must be fully visible.

The background must be white or light, free of shadows and patterns. At home, the best result comes facing a daylight window in front of a plain wall. vesikalik.com.tr reports background cleanliness and face fill ratio as separate analysis lines; in the processed photo the background is AI-cleaned to pure white. Travellers continuing on an Asia route can produce South Korea K-ETA and UAE/Dubai photos from the same account; those with US plans can check the US visa guide.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

Use a square (1:1) ratio JPEG
Verify the file is within 10-300 KB
Use a white or light, shadow-free background
Keep the whole face in frame, from crown to chin
Prepare the passport bio-page scan (PDF) in advance

Don't

Do not stretch a rectangular (e.g. 35×45) photo into a square
Do not leave the face small in the frame — a top rejection cause
No shadowed, patterned or dark backgrounds
No glasses, hats or accessories covering the face
Do not upload an over-compressed (below 10 KB) blurry file

Good to know

FAQ

Should I remove glasses for the photo?

For Turkish ID cards, passports and most visa applications glasses should be removed; lens glare, tinted lenses or thick frames can cause rejection. Our analysis flags glare, dark lenses and thick frames as warnings. Prescription glasses without glare may be allowed for driving licences in some cases, but shooting without glasses is safest.

For which countries can I generate valid photos?

The wizard offers about twenty document and country formats: Turkish ID, passport, driving licence, Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, private security, firearms licence and ICAO 35×45 mm, among others. The AI checks ICAO 9303 plus country-specific rules (size, background, head height) and, when suitable, produces a print-ready ID photo in your chosen size. For unlisted documents use the generic 35×45 mm (international) or 50×60 mm (TR) format. Final acceptance rests with the authority.

What should I pay attention to when taking the photo?

Stand in even natural light in front of a plain light background (white or light grey) and avoid harsh side shadows. Face the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and no smile; keep your head upright and make sure hair does not cover the face or eyebrows. Wear plain clothing and avoid glare on glasses — our analysis measures each of these criteria automatically and warns you before you commit.

What are the visa photo sizes and requirements?

The most common international visa photo is 35×45 mm biometric; US visas use a 51×51 mm (2×2 in) square. The background must be white or a very light plain colour, the photo taken within the last 6 months, and the head should fill about 70-80% of the frame. Choose the target country in the wizard — the system applies the right pixel, DPI and file-size rules automatically.

Can I smile in a visa photo?

No — a neutral expression is required for visa, passport and official ID photos; smiling, showing teeth, an open mouth or raised eyebrows are grounds for rejection. Keep your lips gently closed in a natural pose and your eyes open and normally wide. Our analysis flags smiling, open-mouth and squinting cases as warnings automatically.

Do I need a paper photo or a digital file for visa applications?

It depends on the country: the US (DS-160), UK and Australia primarily want a digital JPEG; Schengen, China and Russia application centres usually also require physical prints. The safest approach is to download the single JPEG for upload and order a 10×15 print sheet with multiple copies for the physical requirement — our tool produces both from the same biometric frame. That way you have the file and the prints ready on appointment day.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Cargo: 100.00 TRY Prices include VAT.

Why vesikalik.com.tr?

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