Why does my government PDF show a yellow question mark?

Indian government PDFs are digitally signed using certificates from NIC, eMudhra, or other CCA India licensed authorities. Adobe Acrobat and most PDF viewers don't include India's Root Certifying Authority (RCAI) in their default trusted certificate store. So even though the signature is completely valid and legally recognised under the Information Technology Act 2000, your PDF viewer shows a yellow question mark because it cannot automatically verify the issuer. Kagazo checks your PDF against the actual CCA India trust hierarchy and gives you a copy with a permanent green tick visible on any device.

Is my document safe? Do you store my PDF?

Your PDF is processed entirely in memory during verification. We never write your file to disk, never store it on our servers, and never share it with any third party. The file is deleted from memory immediately after verification is complete. You can also verify this by checking our open source backend code.

Which documents does Kagazo support?

Kagazo supports any PDF digitally signed under India's CCA certificate hierarchy. This includes e-Aadhaar, PAN card, DigiLocker documents, ITR-V, Form 16, and all state government certificates from Tamil Nadu e-District, AP and Telangana MeeSeva, Karnataka Nadakacheri and eJanma, Kerala Sevana portal, and more.

My Aadhaar PDF is password protected. Will it work?

Yes. Enter your Aadhaar password (first four letters of your name in capital letters followed by your birth year, for example RAMA1995) in the password field that appears after you upload your e-Aadhaar PDF. We decrypt it in memory, verify the signature, and return a verified copy.

What is the difference between "Signature Valid" and "Signature Unknown"?

Signature Valid means the document is genuinely issued by the government authority and has not been modified. Signature Unknown means your PDF viewer cannot verify the certificate chain — this is a viewer configuration issue, not a problem with your document. Signature Invalid means the document may have been tampered with or re-saved after signing.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. Kagazo is fully mobile responsive and works on any Android or iOS browser. No app installation required. Simply open kagazo.in on your phone browser, upload your PDF and verify instantly.

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Cost Comparison: Kagazo vs VFS Global / Visa Application Centres

VFS Global / TLScontact Kiosk

€12.00 – €15.00

Exorbitant on-site photo booth charges at European visa application centres for basic prints.

Commercial Visa Photo Apps

€8.99 – €12.99

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Key Schengen Visa Photo Rules (ICAO 9303 Standard)

Head Size 32mm to 36mm

Chin-to-crown distance must measure strictly between 32mm and 36mm (occupying 70%–80% of photo).

Plain Light Grey Background

Uniform light grey background (neither pure white nor dark). Zero cast shadows behind head or ears.

Eyes Directly Visible & Centered

Hair must not obscure eyebrows or eyes. Thick spectacle frames or reflective lenses are not allowed.

Photo Taken Within 6 Months

The photo must represent your current appearance at the time of your consulate visa interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Schengen Visa Photo)

Guidance across European embassies including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Netherlands.

What are the official photo specifications for a Schengen visa?

The photograph must measure 35mm wide by 45mm high. According to the Schengen Visa Code and ICAO 9303, the applicant’s face must take up 70% to 80% of the picture height (between 32mm and 36mm from chin to crown). The background must be light grey or plain white with uniform lighting and zero flash shadows.

Is this photo accepted by VFS Global, BLS International, and TLScontact?

Yes! Kagazo adheres strictly to the official Biometric Photo Specifications published by the European Commission. The exported 413×531 px @ 300 DPI format matches visa submission standards across France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Greece, and all 29 Schengen states.

Why do VFS Global and embassy photo booths charge €10 to €15?

Visa application centers charge inflated emergency convenience fees for standard photo booth prints. With Kagazo, you can align your biometric photo, download the 4×6" photo sheet (which tiles 8 identical photos), and print it at any local pharmacy or photo printer for €0.25 to €0.50, saving over 95%!

Can I wear religious head coverings or hijabs in a Schengen visa photo?

Yes, religious head coverings are permitted provided they do not obscure any portion of the face. The full face—from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the cheeks—must be completely visible without casting shadows onto the face.