India Visa Photo Requirements — Digital Image for e-Visa & VFS
India visa applications require a digital JPEG photo for online upload. No glasses permitted. Make sure you use only the official Indian government website — multiple fraudulent sites impersonate it.
⚠ No Glasses Permitted
⚠ Use Official Site Only
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⚠ Official India visa website warning: Use only indianvisaonline.gov.in for India e-visa applications. The Indian Consulate has specifically flagged these fraudulent sites:
- e-visaindia.com — fake
- indianvisaonline.org.in — fake
- e-touristvisaindia.com — fake
- indiavisa.org.in — fake
🇮🇳 VFS Global handles India visa applications in the USA. As of November 4, 2020, the Embassy of India processes OCI, Renunciation, Passport, and GEP services through VFS Global. Check vfsglobal.com/India/USA for current requirements and appointments.
India Visa Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG digital image for upload |
| Background | Plain white or light background |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, full face front view |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Head covering | Not permitted (except for religious reasons) |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Color | Full color |
⚠ No glasses: India visa applications do not accept photos with glasses — remove them before taking your photo.
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How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
1
Take a photo at home
Plain white background, natural light, camera at eye level. No glasses. Neutral expression.
2
Upload your photo
Upload here for free pre-approval. We verify white background and confirm no glasses.
3
Receive JPEG by email
We email your correctly-formatted digital photo the same day, ready to upload to indianvisaonline.gov.in or VFS Global.
Frequently Asked Questions
JPEG digital image, plain white or light background, neutral expression, eyes open, full face front view, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months.
No. Glasses are not permitted in India visa photos for either the e-visa or VFS Global application. Remove glasses before taking your photo.
The only official site is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Multiple fraudulent sites impersonate it — e-visaindia.com, indianvisaonline.org.in, e-touristvisaindia.com, and indiavisa.org.in are all fake and have been flagged by the Indian Consulate.
Requirements are similar (white background, no glasses) but the India passport digital image has specific pixel dimensions (630×810px). For the e-visa, a standard compliant JPEG is usually sufficient. Specify which application you need and we provide the correct format.
VFS Global handles Indian visa applications in the USA. Visit vfsglobal.com/India/USA for current requirements, accepted documents, and appointment booking.
