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India Visa Document Review — Check Before You Submit
Most India eVisa rejections come down to two uploads: a photo with the wrong background or size, and a passport bio page that is blurry, sideways, or over 300 KB. A document review checks both — plus your category choice and name match — before you submit, so your application enters the government queue once and is not bounced back to restart the 72-hour clock. Krosz reviews your photo, bio page and form details against the official specs.
- Processing time
- Review in 1 business day; eVisa then 72 hours to 4 business days
- Cost
- Optional review service fee; government fee separate
- Validity
- 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (e-Tourist); 1 year (e-Business); 60 days (e-Medical)
- Eligibility
- All eVisa and sticker visa applicants
- How to apply
- Pre-submission check, then official portal
What a document review checks — and why each item matters
India e-Visa refusals rarely come from the traveller being unwelcome. They come from uploads: a photo that is not square, a background that is cream instead of white, a bio page that is slightly blurred or saved as a 2 MB file. A review compares each file and each form field with the official specification before you pay, while it is still free to fix.
| Upload | Format | File size | What reviewers look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPEG, square (height = width) | 10 KB to 1 MB | Full face, eyes open, no glasses, plain white/light background, no shadows or borders |
| Passport bio page | 10 KB to 300 KB | Upright, sharp, all four corners and the two MRZ lines readable | |
| Business card / invitation (e-Business) | 10 KB to 300 KB | Company name matching the form; signed letter on letterhead | |
| Hospital letter (e-Medical) | 10 KB to 300 KB | Letterhead of an Indian hospital, patient name, treatment and dates |
Source: Government of India e-Visa rules, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
How a Krosz review works
- You share your photo, passport bio page and trip details
- Technical check — Format, file size, square dimensions, resolution.
- Visual check — Background, glasses, glare, shadows, crop, readable passport MRZ lines.
- Data match — Surname and given names split exactly as in the passport, passport number, dates.
- Category and port check — Right e-Visa for the purpose; arrival port on the e-Visa list.
- Anything to fix?
- Yes: You get a fix list — Re-shoot or re-scan, then we re-check
- No: Submit and pay on the portal — Enters the queue once
The form fields people get wrong
- Surname and given name split — follow the passport, not how you write your name.
- Previous nationality and how it was acquired — answer even if it feels irrelevant.
- Parents’ names and nationalities — required fields that cannot be left blank.
- Previous visits to India — include old visa numbers if you have them.
- A reference in India and in your home country — names, addresses and phone numbers.
- Port of arrival — must be one of the designated e-Visa entry points.
Unchecked submission
- Errors found only after you pay
- A refusal can mean paying the fee again
- Uncertainty right up to the flight
Reviewed first
- Errors fixed before payment
- One application, one fee
- You know the file meets the spec
What each fix saves you
| Mistake | What happens | Time lost |
|---|---|---|
| Photo with a coloured background, glasses or shadow | Application refused or sent back | A fresh 72h–4 day wait, often a new fee |
| Blurry, cropped or over-300 KB bio page | Upload rejected | Re-scan, re-upload, wait again |
| Name split differently from the passport | Mismatch at review or at immigration | New application |
| Wrong category (e.g. tourist for a business meeting) | Category cannot be changed | New application and new fee |
| Arrival port not on the e-Visa list | Boarding or entry can be refused | Rebooked flight |
| No e-Arrival Card | Asked to complete it at check-in | Stress at the airport |
Source: Government of India e-Visa rules, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Step-by-step process
- Upload your passport bio page and photo for a compliance check.
- Confirm your visa category matches your purpose of travel.
- Verify your name and passport number match the passport exactly.
- Submit the reviewed application on indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Requirements
| Photo | White background, JPEG 10 KB to 1 MB, square, no glasses. |
|---|---|
| Bio page | PDF 10 KB to 300 KB, upright and sharp. |
| Category | Matches purpose: tourism, business, medical, conference. |
| Name match | Form name identical to passport. |
Common mistakes
- Photo background not plain white
- Bio page over 300 KB or rotated
- Wrong category for the trip purpose
- Name spelling differs from passport
Expert tips
- Rejections restart the 72-hour clock — a pre-check saves days.
- Compress photos that are over 1 MB.
- Re-scan the bio page if it is even slightly blurry.
- Choose the category before you start filling the form.
Frequently asked questions
What does an India visa document review check?
Your photo size/background, bio page clarity and size, visa category, and that your name and passport number match your passport exactly.
Can a document review speed up my India visa?
It cannot speed up the government, but it prevents a rejection that would restart the 72-hour processing clock.
Is a document review worth it?
If you have been refused before or are unsure about the photo specs, yes — it is the single biggest avoidable delay.