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Photo problems are one of the most common reasons uploads fail. Test yours in seconds — the image never leaves your device.
Photo rules that trip people up
- Square only. Online OCI and e-Visa uploads expect equal width and height.
- Plain, light background with no shadows behind the head.
- File limits. Portals set minimum and maximum dimensions and file sizes — commonly cited for OCI uploads are at least 200×200 px and no more than 500 KB, in JPEG.
- Printed photos for passport applications abroad are usually 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) on a white background.
Specifications can change and vary by mission. The portal you upload to has the final say.