OCI for UK Person: Photograph Size

TarlochanDhariwal · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:03

Hi Everyone,

The HCILondon website says that they need 4 photographs of size 35mm by 35mm.

However, after completing the online process, the printed version of OCI Form, states a photograph dimension of 51mm by 51mm.

Which size should I use?

Thanks,

Haylo · Nov 2nd, 2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by TarlochanDhariwal

Which size should I use?

35mm x 51mm of course!

Seriously, the only small photographs that every applicant is going to have easy access to is the standard passport size photos out of photo booths, and I find it hard (though not impossible) to imagine that even a bureaucracy like the HCI would refuse those.

Nick-H · Nov 2nd, 2009, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Haylo

35mm x 51mm of course!

Genius!

I didn't quite manage to complete the mental circuitry of realising that these photos (passport, etc) are not square!

skyepark · Nov 2nd, 2009, 19:21

i submitted with passport photos as i was too busy trying to get all the important docs in order rather then detailed sizing of photos! i hope they don't reject my application on that basis!

namaste_cat · Nov 2nd, 2009, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarlochanDhariwal

The HCILondon website says that they need 4 photographs of size 35mm by 35mm.

However, after completing the online process, the printed version of OCI Form, states a photograph dimension of 51mm by 51mm.

Which size should I use?

I ran into this as well because I came across conflicting info here (U.S.) as well and at Canada sites, so I went with 51mm by 51mm (2" x 2") based on this i.e. same info as on printed form you referred to:
http://passport.gov.in/oci/Photo-Spec-FINAL.pdf
They are extremely picky about photos, so I made sure mine conformed to the exact specifications there on page 1 and 2:

Quote:

Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1inch to 1-3/8 inches (25mm to 35 mm). Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3

I've known of people whose applications have been rejected because of "distracting background" which in one case was just a very pale color, not trees or a pattern.

Bottom line - I had no trouble with my OCI. I went with the Indian govt site's info because i figured the processing was going to take place both in India and abroad, and in my experience with US consulates, they have been much less nitpicky than Indian babucrats.

Canuck-eh · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:09

In India, one needs passport size photos for everything - I had my photo taken with a digital camera with a white wall background - I copied about 10 of them on a full page of photo paper and cut them whenever I need one - works like a charm.

Canuck-eh

Nick-H · Nov 3rd, 2009, 13:51

... the Indian photo labs/studios also give you your pic on a CD, from which you can have further supplies printed as and when.

TarlochanDhariwal · Nov 3rd, 2009, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by namaste_cat

I ran into this as well because I came across conflicting info here (U.S.) as well and at Canada sites, so I went with 51mm by 51mm (2" x 2") based on this i.e. same info as on printed form you referred to:
http://passport.gov.in/oci/Photo-Spec-FINAL.pdf
They are extremely picky about photos, so I made sure mine conformed to the exact specifications there on page 1 and 2:

I've known of people whose applications have been rejected because of "distracting background" which in one case was just a very pale color, not trees or a pattern.

Bottom line - I had no trouble with my OCI. I went with the Indian govt site's info because i figured the processing was going to take place both in India and abroad, and in my experience with US consulates, they have been much less nitpicky than Indian babucrats.

Hi namaste_cat,

I'm with you on this one, I like getting things done the first time.

One more question, when you sign PART B of the OCI application, you have to sign and date it. But what about the question about "place" - do I just put my home address?

nycank · Nov 3rd, 2009, 22:28

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Originally Posted by TarlochanDhariwal

Hi namaste_cat,

I'm with you on this one, I like getting things done the first time.

One more question, when you sign PART B of the OCI application, you have to sign and date it. But what about the question about "place" - do I just put my home address?

Place - London

namaste_cat · Nov 3rd, 2009, 23:15

Tarlochan - I put in my home address for "Place". Maybe a generic "London" as nycank said would be better

Good luck with the babucrats

Trying one's best to follow all instructions to the letter is hard when the instructions are poorly worded, not to mention inconsistent.

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TarlochanDhariwal Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London Posts: 15	OCI for UK Person: Photograph Size Hi Everyone, The HCILondon website says that they need 4 photographs of size 35mm by 35mm. However, after completing the online process, the printed version of OCI Form, states a photograph dimension of 51mm by 51mm. Which size should I use? Thanks,

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