Indian OCI Photos


OCI Picture Requirements by India/ Indian Consulate Chicago


PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATIONS

Please note that while you do on-line application, there is no space for affixing photo or signing, but after completion of the on-line application and taking printout, you will find the appropriate boxes for signature and photos. A total of five photographs, 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm each, are required for each application. One each to be pasted (not stapled) on Part-A of application forms (original and duplicate) and remaining three to be attached/stapled as additional photographs on part-A of the first set. Please ensure to attach these additional photographs with the first copy of respective application(s) and not in a bunch with the application of first applicant when applying as a group of family. The specimen and specifications are given below:

Sign within box

  • Photograph should measure 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm without border
  • Full frontal view with all facial features clearly visible
  • Face should be in the center of the photograph and it should occupy 75% of the photo area
  • Top of the head should not be too close to the upper border or it should cut by the border
  • Face should neither be too bright nor too dark. There should be a proper light on the face
  • If face is yellowish or reddish, then photo will be get rejected by the on-line printer at Delhi
  • If wearing spectacles – reflection of light from the glasses should not be visible. If your frames are too big, then make sure that your eyes should be clearly visible in the photo.
  • Facial features should be clearly visible.
  • No visible shadow on the face or background.
  • The background of the photo should not be white.
  • The Background should be of light colour for example sky blue or yellow
  • Do not wear white/ light colored cloths as it blends with light background.
  • Light reflection from hair should not be visible.

Home printed digital photographs or photographs with dark background, undersize/oversize photographs and photographs showing sideview are not acceptable. Applications containing such photographs will be sent back at applicant’s cost. all photographs should be similar and with front view and as per the specifications above.

Please do not take the photos at departmental stores and go to proper photo studio so that they can give photo as per the above specifications.

There is possibility that if you provide photo not as per the specifications mentioned above, it will be rejected by the on-line printing facility at Delhi. Please note that no person is rejecting the same, it is the machine which is rejecting. Do not argue on this issue instead provide a good quality photos.

 

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210 South Clark
The Clark Adams Bldg
(In the Lobby)
Chicago IL, 60603
Ph: 312-379-0168
312-782-8143

140 South Dearborn St.
Marquette Building
at Dearborn and Adams

(In the lobby)
Chicago, Il 60603
Ph: 312-379-0168
312-782-8143

   

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