What size is a India OCI photo?

51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in). A digital file is 200–900 × 200–900 px.

Can I take a India OCI photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 51 × 51 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

India

51 × 51 mm · 200–900 × 200–900 px · Up to 200 KB

Photo size	51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)
Head height	49–69% of the photo height
Background	Plain, light-coloured background — white is not accepted. The authority does not name a specific colour.
Digital size	200–900 × 200–900 px, up to 200 KB
File format	jpeg
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a plain, evenly lit wall.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

Source: ociservices.gov.in Photo-Spec. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

What size is a India OCI photo?: 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in). A digital file is 200–900 × 200–900 px.
Can I take a India OCI photo with my phone?: Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 51 × 51 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

Passport — size 51×51 mm here, 35×45 mm there; head height 49–69% here, 80–85% there; digital file 200–900×200–900 px, 200 KB here, 630×810 px, 250 KB there
Visa — head height 49–69% here, 50–69% there; digital file 200–900×200–900 px, 200 KB here, 350–1000×350–1000 px, 300 KB there

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.