How to make a passport photo online for free for any country?

Upload any portrait photo to Passphoto Maker. Select your target country preset (USA, Canada, UK, Schengen, India, Australia, China, etc.). Adjust your crop using the biometric guide lines. Click confirm to instantly generate a plain white background photo and a 300 DPI 4x6 print sheet.

What are the exact dimensions for a USA visa photo (2x2 inches)?

A USA visa photo (DS-160, Green Card, US Passport) must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) at 300 DPI (600 x 600 pixels minimum). The background must be plain white or off-white.

How to crop a Canada passport photo (50x70 mm) at home?

Select the Canada Passport (50x70 mm) preset on Passphoto Maker. Upload your photo and use the locked 50:70 ratio cropper. Align your top of head and chin with the biometric markers (head size must be 31 mm to 36 mm).

Can I take a passport photo with my phone for free?

Yes! Stand 4 to 6 feet in front of a wall with good lighting, take a front-facing portrait photo, and upload it to Passphoto Maker. Our AI automatically removes shadow/background and crops your photo to exact government standards.

What are the dimensions for UK and Schengen visa photos?

UK and Schengen visa photos require a width of 35 mm and height of 45 mm (35x45 mm). The background must be light grey, cream, or plain white, with head height between 29 mm and 34 mm.

🇮🇳Guide•6 min read•2026-08-30

Indian OCI Card Photo Requirements: 2x2 Inch vs 35x45mm Dimensions

Demystifying Indian passport, OCI Card, e-Visa, and Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) photo sizes.

Authored by:Passphoto Maker Copywriting Team

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Demystifying Indian Passport & OCI Photo Size Confusion

Applicants applying for Indian government documents often get confused by conflicting photo size requirements:

OCI Cards & Consulates Abroad: Require 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
Domestic Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): Requires 35 x 45 mm.

Understanding which document requires which size is essential to prevent application rejection at VFS Global or Indian Embassy portals.

Specification Comparison Matrix

Document / Application	Photo Size	Background	Head Size Ratio
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)	2 x 2 inches (51x51 mm)	Solid White	60% to 75% of height
Indian e-Visa Portal	2 x 2 inches (51x51 mm)	Solid White	50% to 70% of height
Indian Consulate Renewal (US/UK/Canada)	2 x 2 inches (51x51 mm)	Solid White	60% to 75% of height
Domestic India Passport (PSK)	35 x 45 mm	Solid White	70% to 80% of height

Key Acceptance Rules for OCI & Indian Passports

1Background: Must be solid, plain white (#FFFFFF).
2Ears: Both ears must be fully visible.
3Attire: Dark clothing recommended to provide high contrast against the white backdrop.
4Spectacles: Eyeglasses are permitted if frames do not obscure eyes and there is zero lens reflection.

How to Format OCI & Indian Photos Online

Upload your photo to our India Passport & OCI Photo Maker. Select either the 2x2 inch OCI preset or 35x45mm preset to instantly auto-crop your photo and generate a 300 DPI 4x6 print sheet for under $10 total.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is signature required on OCI digital photos?

No, the digital photo upload for OCI on the Online OCI portal must contain only your face. Signatures are uploaded separately as a digital file.

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