India Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 35 x 45 mm (1.4 x 1.8 inches) at 300 DPI

Spécifications de la photo

Largeur35mm (413px)
Hauteur45mm (531px)
Arrière-planWhite
Taille de la tête70-80%
Résolution300 DPI
Format de fichierJPEG or PNG

Aperçu

Indian passport photos follow the 35x45mm standard set by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Central Passport Organization, with a strict requirement for a pure white background and roughly 80% face coverage. India's Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) offices use live-capture booths at the appointment stage, but applicants must still submit compliant photos with their initial application through the Passport Seva portal. The Indian system is notable for requiring that both ears be visible in the photo, which affects hairstyle choices at the time of capture.

Plain white background with no gradients, patterns, or shadows

Exigences

  • Photo must be 35x45mm with the face occupying 70-80% of the frame from chin to crown
  • Background must be plain white with no texture, gradient, or colored tint
  • Both ears must be clearly visible and not covered by hair or accessories
  • Expression must be neutral with mouth closed, teeth not showing, and eyes open
  • No spectacles of any kind are permitted in the photo as of current MEA guidelines
  • Photo must be taken within the last three months and reflect current appearance
  • Religious head coverings are allowed only if they do not obscure the face, forehead, or ears
  • Digital upload format must be JPEG with file size between 10 KB and 300 KB

Raisons courantes de rejet

  • Ears partially or fully covered by hair, headband, or earphones
  • Wearing spectacles or tinted lenses in the photo
  • Background that appears off-white, blue, or has a visible gradient
  • Face occupying less than 70% of the photo height
  • Overexposed or washed-out image making facial features indistinct
  • Photo taken more than three months before the application date

Conseils

  • Tuck hair behind both ears before the photo is taken to ensure full ear visibility
  • Use a white bedsheet hung flat or a smooth white wall to guarantee an even background
  • Remove all jewelry near the ears and face to avoid reflections and obstructions
  • If uploading digitally, compress the JPEG to stay within the 10-300 KB range without losing clarity
  • Carry both physical prints and a USB drive with the digital file to your PSK appointment

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