How do I fix the passport bio-page upload error when the PDF exceeds the strict 300KB limit?
The Indian e-Visa portal strictly mandates that the passport biographical page must be uploaded in PDF format with a file size between 10KB and 300KB. Files over 300KB trigger an immediate rejection code. To fix this, compress the PDF using standard 150-200 DPI grayscale or color compression settings without blurring the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ). Verify readability on screen before uploading to the official e-Visa system, or use our pre-screening tool.
📜 Statutory Legal Analysis & Practical Procedure
Under statutory Indian immigration regulations and consular mandates (specifically Bureau of Immigration Digital Document Standards; ICAO Document 9303 Part 3), international travelers applying from Italy and the European Union must comply strictly with biometric imaging requirements, payment reconciliation windows, and Bureau of Immigration (BoI) statutory clearance protocols.
Key Statutory Checkpoints:
- Statutory Framework: Governed by Bureau of Immigration Digital Document Standards; ICAO Document 9303 Part 3 and official directives issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Biometric & Documentation Standards: Pure white background photograph, passport validity exceeding 6 months from arrival with 2 continuous blank pages, and clear document scans.
- Procedural Timelines: Formal application should be lodged 4 to 120 days before intended departure; bank gateway reconciliation requires up to 120 minutes before initiating re-attempts.