Photograph Specifications

Identity photos are required for your completed visa application. These photos should follow the norms ISO/IEC 19794-5: 2005.

• Date: Photos should date less than 6 months and should perfectly resemble the applicant on the day of application
  
• Format: Photos should measure 35 mm by 45mm.
  
• Colour: Photos should be in colour with a white background. Black and white photos will not be accepted.
  
• Quality: Scanned or bad quality photos will be refused. Photos should be clean, not torn or creased and printed on standard photo paper.
  
• Background: Background should be white. Photos with a coloured or fantasy background will be refused.
  
• Framing: Photos should be taken showing the head and shoulders. The face should be centred in the frame and not turned to one side, taken between 70% and 80% of the height of the photo.
  
• Expression: Subjects should have a neutral expression, with a closed mouth.
  
• Hair: Hair should not cover the face.
  
• Eyes: Subjects should be looking forward, with their eyes open. Glasses frames should be subtle and not block the eyes. Photos showing tinted glasses or red eyes will be refused.
  
• Head coverings: Head coverings will not be accepted. The Indian Government will accept any accessories worn for religious, ethnic beliefs or antecedents provided that the face remains entirely visible.
• Photos should be glued to your application form.
• Multiple photos would be requested: they must all be identical.
• A photo booth facility is available at the Application Centre in Paris.

Please note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photos do not meet the requirements indicated above, your application will be considered incomplete and refused.