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India

OCI Photo & Signature Photo

51×51 mm — formatted to the published photo dimensions for this document.

Requirements last reviewed: August 30, 2026

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Photo requirements

Photo size51×51 mm (2″ × 2″)
Head height25–35 mm
BackgroundPlain light-colored background with no distracting shadows.
ExpressionNatural expression, full face, front-facing, eyes open, head centered — face presented from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.

Do not retouch or artificially enhance the photograph.

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Official source

Issuing agency: Government of India — Ministry of Home Affairs

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PassportSelf is an independent photo-formatting service and is not affiliated with any government agency. We format photos according to the published technical requirements selected by the customer. Government agencies make the final decision regarding photo acceptance.