Singapore passport holders need an Indian e-Visa before they travel. The India visa photo is uploaded as a square JPEG (height and width equal) of 10 KB to 1 MB, showing your full face from the front with eyes open and no glasses, on a plain white or light-coloured background. Regular (paper) visas lodged at BLS International need a printed 2 × 2 inch colour photo on white.
India visa photo size and requirements
| Shape | Square: height and width must be equal |
|---|---|
| e-Visa file | JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB |
| Regular visa upload | JPEG, 10 KB to 300 KB |
| Printed photo (BLS) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), colour |
| Head | Full head, from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred in the frame. Regular visa form: head 25–35 mm |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured, no borders or shadows |
| Glasses | Not allowed: full face, eyes open, without spectacles |
| Photo age | Printed photo taken within the last 6 months |
The e-Visa limit is 1 MB, not 300 KB
Many websites quote a 300 KB limit for the e-Visa photo. That limit belongs to the regular visa form. The e-Visa form accepts JPEG photos from 10 KB up to 1 MB.
Indian e-Visa photo for Singaporeans
Singapore is on India's e-Visa list. Apply on the official Indian Visa Online website, where you upload your photo and a PDF of your passport bio page (10–300 KB). The High Commission of India in Singapore does not process e-Visas; they are handled by India's Ministry of Home Affairs. Your fingerprints and photo are captured again by immigration when you arrive in India.
Regular (paper) visa at BLS International
Foreign residents of Singapore, and anyone applying for a visa type not offered as an e-Visa, fill in the online form, upload a photo, then print the form and submit it in person at BLS International. Bring a recent 2 × 2 inch colour photo on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. No appointment is needed, and applicants aged 12 to 70 give biometrics at the centre.
Getting the square crop right
Start from a portrait photo with space around your head and shoulders, then crop it to a square with your head centred. Do not stretch a 35 × 45 mm Singapore passport photo into a square: it distorts your face.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the India visa size.
India visa photo FAQ
For the e-Visa, a square JPEG of 10 KB to 1 MB. For a regular visa submitted at BLS International in Singapore, a printed 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) colour photo on a white background.
No. The e-Visa instructions ask for a full-face, front-view photo with eyes open and without spectacles.
Yes. Singapore passport holders need a visa, and most short-term visitors apply for the e-Visa online before they travel.
Official sources
- Indian Visa Online: e-Visa instructions
- Indian Visa Online: Regular visa photo instructions
- BLS International Singapore: Indian visa
- High Commission of India, Singapore: Visa FAQ
- MFA Singapore: India travel and visa information
Last checked October 2026. Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm with the issuing agency before you apply. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency.