How to Resize Photo for India Visa Online (E-Visa)
Getting an Indian E-Visa requires a square photo (aspect ratio 1:1) with specific dimensions: minimum 350x350 pixels and size between 10KB and 300KB. Most camera photos are too large and the wrong shape.
Why is this needed?
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs uses an automated system. If your photo isn't square or is too high-resolution, the application will fail the 'Photo Quality' check phase.
!Step-by-Step Instructions
Square Crop your photo
Use our [Image Cropper](/tools/image-crop) and select the '1:1 (Square)' ratio. Center your face in the frame.
Set Dimensions to 350x350
In the [Resizer tool](/tools/image-resize), set the width and height to 350 pixels. This is the minimum requirement for the E-Visa portal.
Target 50KB for safe upload
Finally, use the [Image to KB tool](/tools/image-to-kb) and set the target size to 50KB. This is well within the 10KB-300KB range.
Pro Tips
- •Use a plain white or light-colored background. Our [Background Remover](/tools/image-background-remover) can help if you don't have a white wall.
- •Make sure your eyes are open and looking at the camera. The Indian portal is strict about facial expressions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a PDF for my photo?
No. The Indian E-Visa portal requires JPEG (.jpg) format for the photo. Documents like Passports should be in PDF.
What if my photo is too small (under 10KB)?
Uncheck 'Compress' and use 'Resize' to slightly increase the dimensions. This will increase the file size above the 10KB minimum.