India Regular Visa Photo — at home in 60 seconds
India Regular (paper) Visa - online form + submission at Indian mission / VFS / BLS
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (2×2 in) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
An India Regular Visa Photo must be 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm) when printed, or a digital file of 350–1000 px, aspect 1:1 (10 KB – 300 KB, JPEG), with the head 25–35 mm from chin to top of head, on a white or plain light colour background. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Digital file
- 350–1000 px · aspect 1:1 · 10 KB – 300 KB · JPEG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Government of India (indianvisaonline.gov.in).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Digital file
- 350–1000 px · aspect 1:1 · 10 KB – 300 KB · JPEG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 25–35 mm (49–69 % of the photo height)
- Eye line from the bottom
- 28–35 mm (55–69 %)
- Background
- White, plain light colour. 'plain light colored or white background'.
- Expression
- Full face, front view, eyes open.
- Online application
- Photo uploaded on indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa (regular visa form), then printed form + physical photo submitted at mission/VFS/BLS.
More rules (3)
- Height and width of the photo must be equal (square).
- Centre head within frame; full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
- No shadows on face or background; without borders.
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- Instructions for Regular Visa Application — Government of India (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
- Online Visa Photo Upload Process — Government of India (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
Questions
What size is a India Regular Visa Photo?
Printed: 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm). Digital: 350–1000 px · aspect 1:1 · 10 KB – 300 KB · JPEG.
Can I take my India Regular Visa Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White, plain light colour. 'plain light colored or white background'.
Can I smile?
Full face, front view, eyes open.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
More India documents
Other documents that use 2×2 in
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