Indian Visa Photo in Malta

51 × 51 mm · white background · Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online)

€6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Indian Visa photo for the Indian Visa Online (Bureau of Immigration) portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in is square, 51 by 51 mm on paper, and uploaded as a JPEG of 350 by 350 up to 1000 by 1000 pixels with a file size between 10 KB and 1 MB. A plain white or light-coloured background is required, and the face should sit centrally, filling half to seventy per cent of the frame. Make sure your chin and the top of your hair are both inside the frame. Face the lens directly, keep your expression neutral and take your glasses off. The photo must be recent, with no editing beyond cropping.

Photo requirements

Indian Visa photo requirements
Photo size51 × 51 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 350 × 350 pixels, up to 977 KB, for indianvisaonline.gov.in (e-Visa)
Backgroundwhite, also accepted: plain light colour
Head size50–70% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesFull face, front view, eyes open; Full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, centred; No shadows on the face or background; No borders

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is wearing glasses
No glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Indian Visa photos

What size is an Indian Visa photo?

Indian Visa photos are 51 × 51 mm. The head should fill 50–70% of the photo height (25–35 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Indian Visa photo need?

A plain white background (plain light colour is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in an Indian Visa photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in Indian Visa photos. The e-Visa photo must show the full face without spectacles.

Can I smile in an Indian Visa photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take an Indian Visa photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 350 × 350 pixels, up to 977 KB, for indianvisaonline.gov.in (e-Visa). Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does an Indian Visa photo cost in Malta?

€6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online) (indianvisaonline.gov.in).

Rules last checked against Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online) on 12 October 2026.

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