Indian passport photo guide
Indian Passport Size Photo Requirements and Dimensions
Indian Passport Seva uses detailed ICAO-based photograph guidance. Use this guide to prepare an Indian passport size photo from home, then confirm the instructions shown for your specific application route.
In this guide
Indian Passport Photo Requirements
Indian passport photo size requirements cover framing, background, image quality, and digital dimensions. The official application instructions remain the final authority.
Official source: Passport Seva: ICAO-compliant photograph guidelines
How to prepare an Indian passport photo online
Upload one recent source photo. PhotoOmni checks it against the relevant passport-photo rules before delivery.
Step 1
Upload your photo
Upload a sharp, front-facing colour source photo against a plain white background.
Step 2
AI + expert compliance review
AI checks size, framing, background, lighting, and image quality; an expert reviews the result before delivery.
Step 3
Download your photo
Download your 35 × 45 mm print-ready photo and 630 × 810 px digital JPEG.
How to take a suitable photo at home
Start with a clear, natural source image so the checks can focus on the official requirements.
- Ask another person to take the photo at eye level rather than using a close selfie.
- Use even front-facing light and a plain white background without shadows.
- Keep your head centred and upright, with your full face visible and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses where possible to avoid reflections; keep hair away from your eyes.
- Do not use filters, beauty effects, face reshaping, or AI changes to your appearance.
Common reasons Indian passport photos are rejected
A small framing, background, or image-quality problem can lead to a replacement request. Check these points before submitting.

- The face is too small, too large, tilted, off-centre, or does not fill the required area.
- The photo is blurry, dark, overexposed, red-eyed, or has glare and reflections.
- The background is not plain white or has visible shadows.
- Hair, glasses, or another object obscures the eyes or face.
- The photo has been edited or does not show a natural current appearance.
Why choose PhotoOmni for Indian passport photos?
PhotoOmni combines at-home upload, an AI pre-check, expert review, and files prepared for print or digital use.
Convenience
- PhotoOmni
- Upload from home in minutes
- Other online tools
- Usually online
- Traditional photo studios
- Requires a store visit
India-specific checks
- PhotoOmni
- 35 × 45 mm and 630 × 810 px guidance
- Other online tools
- May use generic settings
- Traditional photo studios
- Depends on local staff
Photo review
- PhotoOmni
- AI pre-check plus expert review
- Other online tools
- May be basic or extra
- Traditional photo studios
- Usually retake-based
Rejection protection
- PhotoOmni
- 100% refund for photo-related rejection
- Other online tools
- Policies vary
- Traditional photo studios
- Policies vary by shop
Total price & inclusions
- PhotoOmni
- One-time fee of $5.99
- Other online tools
- Add-ons can cost $3–$10+
- Traditional photo studios
- Often $15+; files vary



