Paid Indian photo preparation · $2.99
OCI Card Photo — Light Background, Correct Spec
Prepare your India OCI Card photo at home in under 3 minutes. PhotoPass targets the published crop, background, and file specifications for this supported route. Review the preview before submitting it.
Create India OCI Card Photo — $2.99Read the official workflow details
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card photos use a 51×51mm square format with a light-colored background (cream or off-white — not pure white). Applications filed through ociservices.gov.in require a digital JPEG upload under 200 KB with equal width and height.
The most common OCI photo rejection is submitting an Indian passport photo (35×45mm rectangle) instead of the required 51×51mm square. VFS Global and BLS International centres check this on the spot — if your photo is the wrong shape, you'll need to leave and come back.
If your OCI application photo is rejected, you typically get 21 days to submit a corrected version. Missing this deadline can mean losing your application fee. PhotoPass generates the exact OCI specification — correct dimensions, light cream background, and file size under 200 KB — so you get it right the first time.
Source: OCI Services Portal →
Official India OCI Card Photo Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) |
| Background | Light cream (not white) |
| Face coverage | 80–85% of frame height |
| Digital spec | JPEG, under 200 KB |
| DPI (for print) | 300 DPI minimum |
| File format | JPEG |
| Compliance | ICAO 9303 biometric standard |
How to Get Your India OCI Card Photo
- Select “India OCI Card” in the PhotoPass editor — we load the exact 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) spec with 80–85% of frame height face coverage.
- Upload your original photo from your phone. Start with a clear, recent photo in even lighting; PhotoPass prepares the supported background.
- AI crops, prepares the background, and runs automated checks — flagging supported file, face-positioning, lighting, and sharpness signals.
- Download your 300 DPI print sheet — ready for CVS, Walgreens, any photo lab, or home printing.
India OCI Card Photo: Cost Comparison
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| CVS / Walgreens | $16.99 |
| Photo studio | $20–35 |
| PhotoAiD | $13.95–23.85 |
| PhotoPass | $2.99 |
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Create India OCI Card Photo — $2.99