Indian Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Recent color photo (typically within 3 months), no shadows or red-eye, eyes open and visible, hair must not cover eyes; no heavy retouching.
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Requirements
- Physical: 51mm × 51mm
- Digital: 600–1200px × 600–1200px
- Max file size: 1024 KB
- Background: white
Indian Passport Photo Maker Online — common questions
What is the Passport Seva file size limit for India online applications?
240 KB maximum, JPEG only, 300 DPI minimum. The Passport Seva portal rejects uploads over 240 KB at the upload step. Our tool exports under this ceiling automatically at the highest allowable JPEG quality. PNG, HEIC, and any other format are rejected — only .jpg / .jpeg are accepted.
Can I use the same photo for an Indian passport, OCI card, and Indian visa?
Yes for all three — same 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch) format, same 70 – 80% head coverage, same plain white background. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months for any of the three applications. OCI submissions specifically cross-check the new photo against your current Indian passport scan, so significant appearance changes (haircut, weight, beard) warrant a fresh capture.
How much does an Indian passport photo cost at a Mumbai or Delhi studio?
Typically ₹150 – ₹300 (about $1.80 – $3.60 USD) for a set of 4 – 6 prints at a city studio. Online with our tool: $3.99 (about ₹330) for the digital JPEG sized for Passport Seva upload, plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet that any Indian photo studio or Snapdeal/Amazon-Same-Day photo print service will accept.
What is the official Indian Passport Photo Maker Online size?
The official Indian Passport Photo Maker Online size is 51 mm × 51 mm (2.01 in × 2.01 in). For digital uploads it equals 1200 × 1200 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Indian Passport Photo Maker Online?
Indian Passport Photo Maker Online photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Indian Passport Photo Maker Online photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Indian Passport Photo Maker Online photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 51 mm × 51 mm template.
Can I print the Indian Passport Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 6 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Indian Passport Photo Maker Online photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- face_coverage_insufficient
- glare_on_glasses
- shadows_on_background
- wrong_pixel_dimensions
- expression_or_pose
- hair_or_accessories_obscuring_face
Where we sourced these India specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- passportindia.gov.in
- indianvisaonline.gov.in
- vfsglobal.com
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