Indian passport photo (Passport Seva)

Passport Seva photos are 35 × 45 mm (4.5 × 3.5 cm) on a plain white background. The official ICAO guide gives 630 × 810 pixels for a digital photo.

For most applications at a PSK/POPSK your photo is taken at the centre. A printed photo is needed for DPC/SPC/CSC submissions and for children under 4.

Digital photo 630 × 810 px (only if asked) — 630 × 810 px

• Only needed where an online service asks for a digital photo — at a PSK/POPSK your photo is taken at the centre
• 630 × 810 px, plain white background; no KB limit is published
• Close-up of head and top of shoulders, face covering 80–85% of the photo
• Look straight at the camera, eyes open, mouth closed, even light with no shadows or red-eye

Printed photo 35 × 45 mm — 35 × 45 mm

• One recent colour photo, at least 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, fitting the box on the form
• Print at a photo studio on photo paper — computer or home prints are not accepted
• Plain white background, dark clothing, full face front-on, head centred, eyes open, both ears visible

Other rules

• No dark or coloured glasses; remove glasses to avoid reflections.
• Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
• The photo must not be signed, damaged, cut from a group photo or digitally altered.

Official sources (last checked 2 Nov 2026)

• Passport Seva Application Form Instruction Booklet V3.0 (2026)
• Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications (2025)
• Passport Seva FAQ (17 Sep 2026)

Questions

What is the Indian passport photo size?

35 mm wide × 45 mm high (4.5 × 3.5 cm) on a plain white background; the digital ICAO size is 630 × 810 px.

Do I need to bring a photo to the PSK?

Usually no — the PSK/POPSK takes your photo. You need a printed photo for DPC/SPC/CSC submissions and for children under 4.

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