What size is required for an India e-Visa photo?

The Indian government e-Visa portal requires a square 50×50mm photo with a white background and under 300KB.

Is the India e-Visa photo the same as the passport photo?

No. The Indian passport photo is 35×45mm (rectangular), while the e-Visa photo is 50×50mm (square).

What countries need this for an India visa?

Citizens of most countries applying for an India tourist, business, or medical visa online need to upload a 50×50mm digital photo.

Does the India e-Visa photo need to be square?

Yes. The indianvisaonline.gov.in portal requires a square crop with the face centred — unlike the standard 35×45mm portrait format used for the physical Indian passport. This tool preselects the correct 50×50mm square crop for the e-Visa.

What is the file size limit for the India e-Visa photo upload?

The e-Visa portal accepts JPEG photos between 10KB and 1MB. The minimum resolution is 350×350 px. This tool automatically exports at the correct 50×50mm square format and compresses under 300KB.

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India e-Visa applications on the Indian government portal require a square 50×50mm photo with a white background and file size under 300KB. This free tool resizes and compresses your photo to meet MHA requirements — entirely on your device.

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Size: 50×50mm (square format)
Resolution: 300 DPI
File size: under 300KB
Background: plain white
Full face, neutral expression, eyes open
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Frequently Asked Questions

What size is required for an India e-Visa photo?: The Indian government e-Visa portal requires a square 50×50mm photo with a white background and under 300KB.
Is the India e-Visa photo the same as the passport photo?: No. The Indian passport photo is 35×45mm (rectangular), while the e-Visa photo is 50×50mm (square).
What countries need this for an India visa?: Citizens of most countries applying for an India tourist, business, or medical visa online need to upload a 50×50mm digital photo.
Does the India e-Visa photo need to be square?: Yes. The indianvisaonline.gov.in portal requires a square crop with the face centred — unlike the standard 35×45mm portrait format used for the physical Indian passport. This tool preselects the correct 50×50mm square crop for the e-Visa.
What is the file size limit for the India e-Visa photo upload?: The e-Visa portal accepts JPEG photos between 10KB and 1MB. The minimum resolution is 350×350 px. This tool automatically exports at the correct 50×50mm square format and compresses under 300KB.

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