Oman visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Oman eVisa (Royal Oman Police, evisa.rop.gov.om) – tourist visa need a photo that meets Oman's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Oman photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: full face looking at the camera. The authority does not publish an exact size for this route.
Full Oman visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Oman eVisa (Royal Oman Police, evisa.rop.gov.om) – tourist visa |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | Not stated by the official source |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | JPEG/PNG/PDF (96 DPI) |
| File size | max 512 KB |
| Background | clear background |
| Head / face size | full face looking at the camera |
| How recent | taken in the last 6 months |
| Glasses | remove glasses |
| Head covering | no hat or head covering that hides the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for religious reasons; full face must be visible and the covering must not cast shadows on the face |
| Expression and pose | neutral facial expression, both eyes open |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- colour photo
- well illuminated
- attachments must be upright
- zip/compressed files not accepted
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a clear background background
- neutral facial expression, both eyes open
- Use a photo taken in the last 6 months
- colour photo
- well illuminated
- attachments must be upright
Avoid
- remove glasses
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
If the file is too big, reduce JPEG quality (about 80–85%) before reducing the pixel size, so the face stays sharp.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to the required size
- Check the background is clear background
- Export as JPEG/PNG/PDF (max 512 KB)
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Oman visa photo size for Indians?
The official source does not publish an exact size for this route. Use a standard passport-style photo and follow the other rules on this page.
What background colour is needed for a Oman visa photo?
Clear background.
How old can the photo be?
Taken in the last 6 months.
Can I wear glasses in my Oman visa photo?
remove glasses
What file format and size does the upload accept?
Format: JPEG/PNG/PDF (96 DPI). Size: max 512 KB.
Where do these rules come from?
From Royal Oman Police eVisa, Guidelines for Document Attachments, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Royal Oman Police eVisa, Guidelines for Document Attachments
Also checked: https://evisa.rop.gov.om/Evisa-home-theme/faq_pages/faq_en.html
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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