India · OCI card photo online — free check · from $1.50 (2×2 in)
OCI photo from India — match the 2×2 inch requirement
OCI photo rules follow a 2×2 inch crop with a plain light background.
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OCI photo rules follow a 2×2 inch crop with a plain light background. Confirm the latest MEA / VFS guidance for your case, then let PicsForm check size, head height, and background — Digital from $1.50.
Short answerA India OCI Card photo must be 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), usually 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, with a off white background and head height 50–70% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 51 × 51 mm
- Digital pixels
- 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
- Head height
- 50–70% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 50–70%
- Background
- off white (#F5F5F5)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Ears
- Should be visible when hairstyle allows
- Typical max file size
- 200 KB
- Common print
- 2 × 2 in
MEA / OCI Services: square photo not less than 51×51 mm (2×2 in) with about 80% face coverage; plain light-coloured background (not white); JPEG typically 200×200 to 900×900 px, max 200 KB.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 50–70% of frame.
- Plain off white background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with India OCI Card
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a India OCI Card photo?
51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in). Digital export in this catalog is 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI.
What is the India OCI Card photo size in pixels?
600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a India OCI Card photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a India OCI Card photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a India OCI Card photo need?
Plain off white (#F5F5F5). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does India OCI Card require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 50–70% of the photo height (25.5 mm (1.00 in) to 35.7 mm (1.40 in)).
Can I take a India OCI Card photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old India OCI Card photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.