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OCI card Photo (600×600 px)
OCI card photo rules: 200×200 to 900×900 px, head 25–35 mm from chin to crown, light, non-white background. IDPlain checks your photo against each rule, tells you exactly what to fix, and makes the exact upload file for $3.99. We only crop and resize — never edit.
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Official requirements
- File
- 600×600 px JPEG, up to 200 KB
- Head size
- height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm); FAQ: 80% coverage of face
- Background
- FAQ: plain light color background (not white) without the border; Photo-Spec PDF: plain light colored background
- Glasses
- Glare on eyeglasses should be avoided ... No tinted or dark glasses.
- Head covering
- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons
- Expression
- The expression on the face should look natural.
Source: ociservices.gov.in. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Download these requirements as a one-page PDF to bring to the counter.
What we will not do
“Do not retouch or otherwise enhance or soften the photo.”Official rule
That's why IDPlain never replaces the background, retouches skin or "fixes" lighting. We check the photo you took and tell you how to retake it if something is off; then we only crop and resize it to the official size. Why we never edit the background
- ✓ Document
- 2 Photo
- 3 Check
- 4 Preview
- 5 Download
Before you shoot
- Plain, light wall
- Face a window
- Phone at eye level
- Neutral face, eyes open
OCI card photo questions
Can I wear glasses in my OCI card photo?
The official rule: “Glare on eyeglasses should be avoided ... No tinted or dark glasses.”
Can I smile in my OCI card photo?
The official rule: “The expression on the face should look natural.”
Can I wear a hat or head covering?
The official rule: “Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons.”
Can I edit the photo or change the background?
No. The official rule: “Do not retouch or otherwise enhance or soften the photo.” That's why IDPlain only crops and resizes.
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