Face Photo Requirements
Your face photo must meet these conditions:
- Only the applicant appears, facing forward
- Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months)
- Face not tilted left or right
- Normal expression (not smiling too much)
- Full face visible with clear face contour
Eyes & Glasses
- Eyes fully open and clearly visible
- No hair covering from eyebrows to cheeks
- No spectacles or glasses
- No colored contact lenses
- No red eyes or reflections
Background & Clothing
- Plain white or light-colored background
- No shadows in the background
- No borders around the photo
- Head coverings removed (unless religious)
Application Info
- Application timing and visa categories vary — check the official e-Visa website for the latest information
- Passport validity and blank page requirements vary by visa type
- Apply only at indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ — the official site
- Fee varies by country and visa category; fees are non-refundable
Passport Bio Page PDF
You need to upload the photo page (Bio Page) of your passport:
- Capture or import the entire passport photo page (Bio Page) — keep all four corners visible
- Ensure text, MRZ, name, passport number, issue/expiry dates, and photo are clearly readable
- The app converts to PDF and compresses to under 300KB while maintaining text legibility
File Format & Size
- Face photo: JPEG, square, 10KB–1MB (e-Visa official page). India Visa Online upload guidance shows 350×350–1000×1000px as a compatible pixel range. Check the current form before uploading.
- Passport Bio Page: PDF, 10KB–300KB. Text, MRZ, name, passport number, and photo must be clearly readable.
- This app automatically adjusts file sizes while maintaining readability.
Image Quality
- In focus and sharp
- Not too dark, no excessive glare
- No editing that changes your appearance
- Square aspect ratio (height = width)
App Scope
- This app supports common e-Visa file preparation (face photo JPEG and passport Bio Page PDF) across e-Visa categories including e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Student, and more
- e-Business, e-Medical, e-Student, etc. may require additional documents (business cards, hospital letters, admission letters). This app does not handle additional documents or the visa application itself
- This app is a file preparation tool, not a visa application service
Always check the latest requirements on the official website.
Before you submit
Before saving or submitting your photo, review the most common points of failure.
If you are unsure, you can prepare your photo with the right app while checking these points.
FAQ
What are the India e-Visa photo requirements?
JPEG format, square (equal height and width), 10KB–1MB on the official e-Visa page. The photo must be frontal, eyes open, without glasses, on a plain white or light-colored background, with no shadows or borders. This app helps prepare photos following these guidelines. Always check the current form before uploading.
How do I create the passport Bio Page PDF?
Simply capture your passport bio page using your camera or import it. The app helps convert it to a PDF and compress it to under 300KB while keeping text legible for you to review before saving.
Is photo data sent to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely on your iPhone. Face detection, background correction, PDF generation — everything runs on-device. Your photos are never sent to any server.
Does it support e-Business or e-Medical visas?
This app supports common e-Visa file preparation (face photo JPEG and passport Bio Page PDF) across e-Visa categories including e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Student, and more. For e-Business, e-Medical, e-Student etc., additional documents (business cards, hospital letters, admission letters) may be required. This app does not handle additional documents or visa application itself.
Does this app submit the visa application for me?
No. This app is a file preparation tool only. You need to submit your visa application yourself at the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in). It does not guarantee visa acceptance or approval.
When can I apply for an e-Visa?
Application timing and visa categories vary. Please check the official e-Visa website (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa) for the latest information on application windows and passport validity requirements.
What size should the face photo be?
The official e-Visa page requires a square JPEG (equal height and width), 10KB–1MB. The India Visa Online photo upload guidance (used for regular visa) indicates 350×350 to 1000×1000 pixels as a compatible range. This app outputs square JPEG and can adjust within this pixel range.
Can I wear glasses?
No, wearing glasses (including sunglasses) is not allowed for e-Visa photos. Please remove glasses before taking the photo, even for vision correction.
How recent must the photo be?
Photos must be taken within the last 6 months. Using an older photo may result in rejection. This app recommends taking a new photo.
What are the background requirements?
A plain white or light-colored background is required. Shadows, patterns, or dark backgrounds may cause rejection. Please shoot against a white or light plain wall. This app focuses on face positioning, square cropping, and file size adjustment rather than background adjustment.
What are common rejection reasons?
Common reasons include: wrong size (not square), non-white background, wearing glasses, shadows, old photo, face too small/large. This app detects and warns about these issues.
What are the passport Bio Page PDF requirements?
PDF format, 10KB–300KB required. All text including name, passport number, MRZ (machine-readable zone), issue/expiry dates, and photo must be clearly readable. All four corners must be visible. This app compresses to under 300KB while maintaining readability. Check text legibility after compression; if text is blurry, re-shoot in brighter conditions.
What files are required for India e-Visa?
India e-Visa applications require two separate uploads: a face photo (JPEG, square, 10KB–1MB) and a scanned Bio Page of your passport (PDF, 10KB–300KB). They cannot be the same file. This app helps prepare both files.
Is the face photo 10KB–1MB or 10KB–300KB?
The official India e-Visa page specifies 10KB–1MB for the face photo JPEG. The India Visa Online upload guidance (for regular visa) indicates a 300KB upper limit. Always check the current application form for the latest size limits before uploading.
Why does the passport PDF need to be under 300KB?
The e-Visa portal limits passport page uploads to 10KB–300KB in PDF format. Compressing beyond this limit may make text and MRZ unreadable. This app compresses while maintaining readability. Always verify that text, MRZ, and photo are legible after compression.
Can I use the same file for the face photo and passport page?
No. The face photo (JPEG) and passport Bio Page (PDF) are separate uploads with different purposes. The face photo identifies you visually; the passport page verifies your official data. They must be separate files in different formats.
Can I adjust the background?
Shooting against a plain white or light-colored background is strongly recommended. Background adjustment may create unnatural edges and affect identity verification. This app focuses on face positioning, square cropping, and file quality rather than background manipulation.
Is this an official Indian Visa Online app?
No. This is an independent file preparation tool. It is not affiliated with the Government of India, Bureau of Immigration, Indian Visa Online, or any Indian embassy or consulate. It does not submit, review, approve, or guarantee e-Visa applications.
Does using this app ensure my photo will be accepted?
No. This app helps prepare files that meet published size and format requirements, but acceptance is at the discretion of the India e-Visa portal. Requirements may change; always verify on the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa) before submitting.