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India Passport Photo Size

India passport photos must be exactly 51×51 mm at 300 DPI, plain white, saved as JPEG. Upload a photo below, crop it to the exact ratio, and this tool checks it against those requirements — aspect ratio, print resolution, format, and file size are verified automatically.

Reference data, not legal advice — confirm against the current official source before you submit anything. Long-standing 2×2 in / 51×51mm Passport Seva standard, face covering ~70-80% of the frame. UNRESOLVED: several third-party sources (not an official MEA/Passport Seva page or circular) claim India switched to an ICAO 35×45mm format around September 2025 — could not confirm this directly against passportindia.gov.in or mea.gov.in. Verify against the live Passport Seva portal before relying on this for a real application. Head size, background color, lighting, and expression aren't checked automatically; that needs face-detection features this build doesn't include yet.

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Only helps if your background is already one plain color (e.g. a wall) — this is color-distance math, not real subject cutout, so it won't do anything useful against busy or textured backgrounds.

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How to make a India passport photo

  1. India is already selected above — check the requirements table matches what you need.
  2. Tap the upload box and choose a photo. You'll crop it to the exact 51×51 mm ratio next.
  3. Adjust the crop, then review the automated checks — aspect ratio, resolution, format, and file size.
  4. Download the fitted photo, or scroll down to generate a printable sheet (4R, A4, Letter) if you need physical prints.

Frequently asked questions

What size does a India passport photo need to be?

exactly 51×51 mm at 300 DPI, plain white, saved as JPEG. See the requirements table above for the full breakdown.

What background does India require?

Plain white. Photograph against a plain wall or sheet in that color for the best result — the "flatten background to white" option in the tool can help clean up a close-but-not-perfect background too.

Can I use a phone photo for my India passport application?

Yes, as long as it's well-lit, in focus, and shot against a plain background you can crop tightly around.

Is there a file size limit for a India passport photo?

No published file size limit is listed for India in this reference set — check the destination site directly if your application enforces one.

How confident are you in this data?

Marked "commonly cited — verify" rather than "widely documented" in the requirements table above. Long-standing 2×2 in / 51×51mm Passport Seva standard, face covering ~70-80% of the frame. UNRESOLVED: several third-party sources (not an official MEA/Passport Seva page or circular) claim India switched to an ICAO 35×45mm format around September 2025 — could not confirm this directly against passportindia.gov.in or mea.gov.in. Verify against the live Passport Seva portal before relying on this for a real application.