OCI card photo: square JPEG, 200–900 px, up to 200 KB
Applying for or renewing your OCI card from Spain? The application is online and the photo is uploaded as a square JPEG. Upload yours and see it checked against the OCI rules right away, before you pay.
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- Document
- OCI card · India
- Size
- 51 × 51 mm
- Background
- Off-white
- Resolution
- 600 dpi
Source: ociservices.gov.in · checked on 7 Oct 2026
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Two ways to get your photo
Crop and print
Free
A JPG photo at the exact size and a 10 × 15 cm sheet to print. The crop happens in your browser, no sign-up.
Checked photo
from€7.99
We check framing, head size, background, lighting and sharpness, and you see a watermarked preview before you pay.
- Photo without watermark at the document's size
- Print sheet in 10 × 15 cm, 13 × 18 cm or A4
- Download available for 24 hours
- Copy by email
- Full refund if the office rejects it for not meeting the requirements
Premium · €10.99: plus a person reviews your photo within 3 hours, a printable check certificate, 7 days of downloads and priority support.
Create a checked photoYou see the result before you pay. You only pay if you want to download it.
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- Full refund if the office rejects the photo. See terms
- Questions before or after paying: support@approvavisa.com
Paso 1: Upload your photoFrom your phone or computer, against a light wall.
Paso 2: See it checkedSquare crop, light background, head size and lighting.
Paso 3: Download the file600 × 600 px JPEG under 200 KB, from €7.99.
OCI photo requirements
What the Government of India's OCI portal asks for, checked on 11 Nov 2026.
- Square, in colour, not less than 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches).
- Full face, front view, eyes open, head centred in the frame.
- The whole head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, 25 to 35 mm tall.
- Plain light-coloured background, with no shadows on the face or behind the head.
- No tinted or dark glasses; with normal glasses, no glare and no frames over the eyes.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the face visible from chin to forehead and both edges.
The OCI photo file
The online form checks the file before it accepts it:
- Format
- JPEG / JPG
- Shape
- Square (height = width)
- Pixels
- 200 × 200 to 900 × 900
- File size
- Up to 200 KB
- Your file
- 600 × 600 px, about 110 KB
The signature is a separate JPEG upload with the same 200 KB limit; we only prepare the photo. Sources: OCI Services FAQ and OCI photo specification (PDF).
Who needs this photo
Anyone applying for the OCI card online.
The OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card is for people of Indian origin with another nationality and some of their family members. The application is made only on the OCI Services portal, and the photo is uploaded there.
After applying online, you take the original documents to the Indian mission that covers your country of citizenship, or your country of residence if you live elsewhere. If you live in Spain, check with the Embassy of India which office handles your case.
Going to India on an e-Visa instead? That photo has other rules: see the India e-Visa photo.
Why get it checked
A rejected photo delays the OCI card.
The OCI portal says photos that don't follow the specification will be rejected and can delay the application. A rectangular crop, a file over 200 KB, a dark or busy background or a head that is too small all break the rules above.
The checked photo reviews framing, head size, background, lighting and sharpness with the OCI rules and, when needed, makes the background light and plain. You see the watermarked result before you pay; then you download it without the watermark, from €7.99.
If the photo is rejected for not meeting the requirements, we refund you: refund policy.
Before and after · Checked photo
Your photo from home, with a proper ID photo finish
We give your photo a white background, adjust the framing and check your document's requirements. All you have to do is upload it.
- Even white background
- Framing and size matched to your document
- Background, lighting and sharpness checked
€7.99 · You see the result before you pay.
Illustrative example of the finish with AI-generated portraits.
What you download
1205 × 1205 px · 600 dpiTo upload online or take to print.
PNG · 300 dpi · also 13 × 18 and A4With thin cutting lines.
How to print it
At home or in a photo shop, on 10 × 15 cm paper, at 100% or “actual size”. Each copy measures 51 × 51 mm: check it with a ruler before cutting.
Sample photos · AI-generated portraits.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the OCI photo?
Square and at least 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches). For the upload: JPEG, between 200 × 200 and 900 × 900 pixels, up to 200 KB. The file you download is 600 × 600 px and about 110 KB.
Is the OCI photo the same as the India e-Visa photo?
Both are square, but the file limits differ: the OCI form takes up to 200 KB and 900 × 900 px, the e-Visa up to 1 MB. Choose the right document in the tool. The India e-Visa photo has its own page.
Can I wear glasses in the OCI photo?
Not tinted or dark ones. Normal glasses are allowed if there is no glare and the frames don’t cover the eyes. If in doubt, take them off.
What about a baby's or child's OCI photo?
The rules are relaxed for children under ten, and babies under one don’t need their eyes open. The child must be alone in the photo, with no toys, chair backs or other people.
Can I make it for free?
Yes: cropping it square is free and doesn’t change the background or check the photo. The checked photo costs from €7.99 and you only pay if you like the result.
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