Digital Photo for Indian Visa

The Application Process of Indian Visa

Suppose that you want to apply for an Indian visa, but you don't know what to do. Don't worry, the following steps will show you the steps of applying for an Indian visa.

• Go to official website of India Visa Application
• Select the mission, fill and submit visa application form securely.
• Hand in your application form with the required documents at Indian Visa Application Center or at Indian Mission.
• Receive your visa from Indian Mission, Indian Application Center or by post.

What Are the Requirements for India Visa Photos?

Photos are one of the essential parts to apply an India visa, so it is necessary for us to learn about the requirements of Indian visa pictures and prepare them accordingly.

• The size of picture should be 2 inch by 2 inch, or 51mm by 51 mm. Any deviation from this official rule will result in rejection of your visa application. If your photo is too large, then you should resize it. The official website won't help you crop your visa photo. We strongly recommend you use our photo editing tool to deal with your photo.
• Your full face with a front view should be presented in the photo. And you should open your eyes and close your mouth. Your full head from top of hair to bottom of chin should be seen from your visa photo.
• The background should be plain white or white. Avoid any shadows on your faces or in the background. If you can't find a suitable background. Don't worry, you can use our photo generator to modify the background of your photograpgh.
• Your picture should be new or be taken within six months. Make sure that your present facial features match your visa photo.

The Photo Resolution and Volume

Apart from the size and background color, the resolution and volume of an Indian visa photo also matter, especially when you submit an online application. If your picture is uploaded in the incorrect resolution and volume on the Indian E-Visa website, you will be rejected. Therefore, you should bear the standard resolution and volume of Indian visa photos in mind and follow them. Remember that the resolution is 900x1200 pixels to 2250x3000 pixels and the size should be between 1MB and 10MB.

Do I Need to Go to a Professional Photo Studio for an Indian Visa Photo?

It depends on you. Actually, you don't have to go to a professional photo studio or photo booth. You can take your visa photo at home and get a standard-compliant visa image as long as you try our online picture editor.

After uploading your picture, our online photo maker can help you modify it as per requirement listed on the official website. For example, if your photo is larger than the standard size, then we can crop it to the right size. If your background is in a mess, we can change the background for you and apply a plain white background. Quite useful, right?

What Should I Prepare If I Take My Indian Visa Photo at Home?

It is okay for you to take your own Indian visa picture at home. Prepare the following items and you can have the same effect as you take in the photo booth.

• Equipment. To ensure the quality of your photo, it is necessary for you to have photo-taking equipment with high resolution. A smart phone or digital camera is acceptable. Make sure that your photo is clear.
• Lighting. Lighting is also a crucial factor in taking photos. Choose a place with sufficient lighting or a room with bright sunlight casting from the window. The light should be even and balanced to avoid shadows on your face, neck or shoulders.
• Outfitting. Your clothing should be formal and professional. Decent clothes with a collar are preferred. By the way, the clothes you wear should have a contrast with your background.
• Expression. Keep a neutral facial expression (a slight smile is allowed). Look directly into the camera and sit straight. Do not tilt or turn.
• Eyes. Sunglasses or tinted glasses are unacceptable. In the case of weak eyesight, only spectacles with a doctor's prescription can be used. Avoid the red eye.

Something You Should Know about Printing Indian Visa Photo

If you choose paper application or offline application for Indian visa, then it is really important for you to have your visa picture printed. After receiving your digital visa photo, you can print it according to the following instructions.

• You can go to convenience stores, photo booths, post office or photo studios to print your visa picture.
• The photo should be printed on thin photo paper or stock.
• The photo should be clear and have a continuous-tone quality.
• Do not retouch or otherwise enhance or soften the photo. 

If you want to ensure that your visa photo prints are safe from rejection, then you can turn to our print service. Order our print service, and get your printed photos directly shipped to your house!