India passport photo size — 35×45 mm
India passport photos must be exactly 35×45 mm (630×810 px at 457 DPI) on a white background.
Checked August 21, 2026 against Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs, India).
Specification
| Size (mm) | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Size (pixels @ 457 DPI) | 630 × 810 px |
| Head height | 36–38 mm |
| Background | white |
Requirements
- As of 1 September 2025, Indian passport photos must be 35mm × 45mm, following the ICAO standard — the old 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square format is no longer accepted; the grace period for old-format photos ended 15 February 2026.
- Head must fill 80–85% of the frame — chin to crown measures roughly 36mm to 38mm.
- Background must be plain white.
- Glasses are not permitted, banned since 2020.
- Digital photo must be exactly 630×810 pixels, JPEG format, between 10 KB and 250 KB, uploaded through the Passport Seva portal or mPassport app.
Print several at once
8 India passport photos fit on a single 4×6 inch print. 30 fit on an A4 sheet.
Build a print-ready sheetFrequently asked questions
Has the Indian passport photo size changed recently?
Yes — as of 1 September 2025 the Ministry of External Affairs moved from the old 2×2 inch (51×51mm) square format to the ICAO-standard 35×45mm format. A grace period for the old format ended 15 February 2026, so every application is now assessed under the new rules.
What exact pixel size does Passport Seva want for a digital upload?
Exactly 630×810 pixels, saved as a JPEG between 10 KB and 250 KB.
Are glasses allowed in an Indian passport photo?
No — glasses have been banned in Indian passport photos since 2020, with no exception for prescription lenses.
Checked August 21, 2026 against Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs, India). We can’t guarantee any office will accept your photo — rules change, so always check the official source before you apply. See our disclaimer.