OCI Photo, Signature & Document Requirements Guide

Face Photo Requirements

Your face photo must meet these conditions:

• Only the applicant appears, facing forward
• Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months)
• Face not tilted left or right
• Normal expression (not smiling too much)
• Full face visible with clear face contour

Eyes & Glasses

• Eyes fully open and clearly visible
• No hair covering from eyebrows to cheeks
• No spectacles or glasses
• No colored contact lenses
• No red eyes or reflections

Background & Clothing

• Light-colored background that is NOT white (light grey or light blue recommended)
• No shadows in the background
• No borders around the photo
• Head coverings removed (unless religious)

Image Quality

• In focus and sharp
• Not too dark, no excessive glare
• No editing that changes your appearance
• Square aspect ratio (height = width)

File Format & Size

• Face photo: JPEG, 900×900px, 10KB–500KB
• Signature/thumb: JPEG, 900×300px (3:1 ratio), 10KB–500KB
• This app automatically adjusts file sizes

Category-Based Document PDFs

You need to upload document PDFs organized by category:

• Capture or import your documents for each category
• Make sure all text is clearly readable
• The app converts to PDF per category and compresses to 500KB or 1000KB

Helpful Application Info

• OCI applications can be submitted at any time (processing typically takes 4–8 weeks)
• Check the VFS/BLS checklist for your jurisdiction to confirm required documents in advance
• Submit your application at ociservices.gov.in
• OCI requirements may vary by application jurisdiction

App Scope

• This app supports New OCI and OCI Miscellaneous Services file creation
• Automatic country-specific document category detection is planned for future updates
• This app is a file preparation tool, not an application service