India passport photo:35 x 45 mm
Indian passport photo: 35x45 mm, white background, full face front view. Same spec used for OCI.
Make a India photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a India passport photo
- 35 x 45 mm portrait
- Plain white background
- Full front face view, both ears visible
- Head and shoulders centered
- No glasses, no head covering (except religious: face must be fully visible)
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent photo (within 3 months)
India passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 25 to 35 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick India in the photo tool.
Ready to make your India photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about India passport photos
What size is an India passport photo?+
An India passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 25 to 35 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my India passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons an India photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 45 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 25 to 35 mm tall), a background that isn't white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does an India passport photo need?+
India accepts a white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this India photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online India applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 45 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.