What size is a India Passport / OCI photo?

A India Passport / OCI photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 in), rendered at 600×600 px and 300 DPI.

Why does the OCI portal reject my photo for file size?

It enforces a maximum upload size. Use the compress tool to bring the file under the cap while keeping the pixel dimensions intact — reducing the dimensions instead trades one rejection for another.

Is the photo the same for a passport and an OCI card?

Both use a square photo with a plain white background, but the OCI portal is stricter about background uniformity and enforces its own file-size limit. A photo that satisfies OCI will generally satisfy Passport Seva.

Can I wear spectacles?

Plain spectacles are acceptable if your eyes are clearly visible with no reflection. Tinted lenses and heavy frames are not.

Can I scan a printed photo instead?

Avoid it. Scanning introduces a colour cast and paper texture that often reads as a non-uniform background. Upload the original digital file.

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Official India passport / oci photo requirements

Official specification

Official source: Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India View the official specification

Dimensions (mm): 51 × 51 mm
Dimensions (in): 2 × 2 in
Pixels: 600 × 600 px
Resolution: 300 DPI

These are the published requirements the tool crops and checks against. The issuing authority makes the final decision.

To comply with the photo manipulation rules for India Passport / OCI photos, this tool does not perform the following operations:

Skin smoothing
Tone adjustment

How to make a India passport / oci photo

1
Use a plain white background
OCI applications are strict about this. A grey tint, a visible gradient, or a shadow behind your head is a common cause of resubmission.
2
Avoid white or very pale clothing
Against a white background it makes your shoulders disappear, so the outline of your head and body cannot be distinguished.
3
Upload and crop to square
This catches people who prepared a photo for a US or European application. A rectangular photo cropped square usually leaves the head badly positioned.
4
Compress before uploading
If the portal rejects your file for size, reduce the file size rather than the pixel dimensions — shrinking the image instead will fail the resolution check.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a India Passport / OCI photo?: A India Passport / OCI photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 in), rendered at 600×600 px and 300 DPI.
Why does the OCI portal reject my photo for file size?: It enforces a maximum upload size. Use the compress tool to bring the file under the cap while keeping the pixel dimensions intact — reducing the dimensions instead trades one rejection for another.
Is the photo the same for a passport and an OCI card?: Both use a square photo with a plain white background, but the OCI portal is stricter about background uniformity and enforces its own file-size limit. A photo that satisfies OCI will generally satisfy Passport Seva.
Can I wear spectacles?: Plain spectacles are acceptable if your eyes are clearly visible with no reflection. Tinted lenses and heavy frames are not.
Can I scan a printed photo instead?: Avoid it. Scanning introduces a colour cast and paper texture that often reads as a non-uniform background. Upload the original digital file.