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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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OCI Card (Overseas Citizenship of India) spec
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), square |
| Head height | Face should cover about 80% of the frame; full head centred |
| Background | Plain light-coloured (not white) |
| Digital upload | OCI online upload: JPEG only, square, 200×200 to 1500×1500 px, max 500 KB. A separate signature image is uploaded too. The physical photo must be at least 51×51 mm. |
Source: Ministry of External Affairs — OCI registration photograph specification (ociservices.gov.in) · verified 2026-10-09
OCI Card (Overseas Citizenship of India) photo — requirements & how to
OCI card registration photos are square 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — but with a twist: the official spec asks for a plain light-coloured background, not white. Upload a JPEG of 200×200 to 1500×1500 pixels (max 500 KB) with your online registration; the face should fill about 80% of the frame.
Key rules for OCI card
- Square 51×51 mm photo with the face filling about 80% of the frame
- Background: plain light-coloured — the OCI spec explicitly says not white
- Colour photo, full head (top of hair to chin) centred in the frame
- Uploaded online with your OCI registration; keep a print of at least 51×51 mm
- Aadhaar note: Aadhaar photos are captured live at enrolment — there is no self-provided Aadhaar photo spec
How to make your OCI card photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Use “Auto-fit head”, then zoom and drag so your head and shoulders sit naturally in the frame.
- Watch the live checks: centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is an OCI photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) square. Online uploads: JPEG, 200×200 to 1500×1500 px, up to 500 KB.
Is a white background OK for an OCI photo?
No — the OCI registration spec calls for a plain light-coloured background (unlike the white background used for Indian visa photos).