India Visa Photo

Photo requirements

Plain light-coloured or white background, no shadows on the face or background.

• ✓Full face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression.
• ✓Head centred in the frame, full head from top of hair to bottom of chin visible.
• ✓No borders, no retouching, no colour filters.
• ✓No tinted or dark glasses; avoid glare on clear lenses.
• ✓Head coverings only for religious reasons — face from chin to forehead must stay visible.

Requirements shown here follow India's Online Visa Application photo guidelines — always confirm the current rules on the official portal before submitting.