India Passport Photo Size: Exact Dimensions
Passport Seva (the Indian passport office) requires photos to be 35 x 45mm, matching the standard international visa/ID photo size used across the EU, UK, and Schengen area as well. Older formats sometimes asked for 2x2 inches, but 35x45mm is the current standard for fresh passport and renewal applications.
Pixel size at common resolutions
| DPI | Pixel size (35x45mm) |
|---|---|
| 300 DPI (recommended for printing) | 413 x 531 px |
| 600 DPI | 827 x 1063 px |
| 96 DPI (for online portal upload only) | 132 x 170 px |
Other requirements
- Background must be plain white
- Face should occupy roughly 70-80% of the photo height, centered
- Taken within the last 3 months, in color
- No glasses, no shadows on the face or background
- Neutral expression, both ears visible, looking directly at the camera
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