Indian Passport, OCI & Visa Photo Requirements (Passport Seva & VFS)
Applying for an Indian Passport renewal abroad, an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, or an Indian e-Visa requires adhering to strict specifications set by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and VFS Global.
Indian Passport & OCI Key Parameters
- OCI & US Embassy Indian Passport: Exactly 2 ร 2 inches (51 ร 51 mm / 600 ร 600 px)
- In-India Passport Seva: 35 ร 35 mm or 35 ร 45 mm
- Background: Pure white with 80% face coverage
- Digital OCI Upload: Square aspect ratio, maximum 500 KB (Photo) and 500 KB (Signature)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Photo and Signature
OCI cards require both a 2x2 photo and a matching digital signature resized to 1:3 aspect ratio.
Align 80% Head Coverage
The face must dominate 80% of the frame with clear visibility of ears and forehead.
Upload to VFS / OCI Portal
Submit with confidence without risking rejection letters from Indian consulates.
Create or Format This Photo Online
Our AI studio automatically applies these dimensions, removes backgrounds, and verifies compliance.
Common Mistakes & Rejection Triggers
โ Submitting Off-White or Cream Background for OCI
Why It Fails: Indian High Commissions strictly reject any tint other than 100% pure white.
How to Fix: Use our AI studio to enforce pure #FFFFFF background.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the signature photo requirement for OCI card online?
The signature must be in JPEG format, with aspect ratio 1:3 (width to height), with file size between 10 KB and 500 KB on a clean white background.