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India Overseas Citizenship (OCI) 51 x 51 mm Photo 2x2 inch (51x51 mm, 5.1x5.1 cm) Size and Requirements

Country	India
Document type	Overseas Citizenship (OCI) 51 x 51 mm
Passport picture size	Width: 2 inch, Height: 2 inch
Resolution (DPI)	600
Image definition parameters	Head must be between 70 to 80 % of the photograph from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Background color	White
Printable photo	Yes
Digital photo for online submission	Yes
Digital photo size	Width: 600 pixels , Height: 600 pixels
Photo Paper type	matte
Detailed requrements The photograph should be in colour and of the size of 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51 mm). - The photo-print should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality. - It should have full face, front view, eyes open. - Photo should present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin. - Center head within frame. - The background should be a plain light colored background. - There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background. - Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial fea tures from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown. - The expression on the face should look natural.
Source	https://passport.gov.in/oci/Photo-S...

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Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible. Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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Step 4: Pose for a passport

Look straight towards the camera with face straight on. Head should not be tilted or rotated.

Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears.

Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Position the camera in the same height as the head.

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Step 5: Have a neutral facial expression

You can smile in your passport photos, but the government prefers that you have a neutral facial expression.

Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules.

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