India passport photo size and requirements (Passport Seva upload)

The Passport Seva upload guidance asks for a colour photo of 630 × 810 pixels on a white background, showing the full head and upper shoulders. The face should occupy 80–85% of the photograph, and the image must be unaltered. This is a passport upload, not the square India e-Visa photo.

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Photo size & positioning

India Passport dimension templateFront-facing portrait with width, height, head-height and top-gap dimension arrows. Eye height is shown only when specified for this format.630 pxExport width810 pxHeightComposition onlyFull head visibleSuggested top gap16.2–32.4 px
Illustrative template. The head guide is a composition aid. Use the stated framing requirement for the official face measurement.

Photo requirements

Image size
630 × 810 px, colour
Face size
Face occupies 80–85% of the photo; check manually
Framing
Full head and upper shoulders visible
Background
Plain white
File size
Follow the portal or your mission; VisaPhoto keeps exports under 250 kB as a cautious internal limit
Editing
Unaltered photograph
Glasses and expression
Neutral expression, eyes open; no tinted glasses or glare
Paper photos
Separate requirements; check your mission

Photo rules

  • Face the camera with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
  • Show the full head and upper shoulders against a plain white background.
  • Make the face large in the frame so it covers 80–85% of the photo.
  • Avoid tinted glasses and glare; removing glasses is the safer choice.
  • Use even light with no shadows on the face or the background.
  • Do not alter or retouch the photo.

Common reasons for rejection

  • Wrong pixel size or a square e-Visa crop
  • Face too small or too large for the 80–85% range
  • Background that is not plain white
  • Altered or retouched image
  • Shadows or uneven light on the face
  • Shoulders or the top of the head cut off

3 steps with VisaPhoto

  1. 1

    Upload a selfie

    Take a clear, front-facing photo with your phone and upload it.

  2. 2

    Generate and check

    AI creates a portrait in this format; framing and image quality are checked.

  3. 3

    Review and download

    Compare the result with the official rules, then download your JPEG files.

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Example

Original selfie 1Reframed photo example 1
Illustrative example in the Schengen 35 × 45 mm frame.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Indian passport photo for online upload?

Passport Seva guidance specifies 630 × 810 pixels in colour, with the face covering 80–85% of the photo on a white background. Paper applications and some missions can have separate requirements.

Can I take my Indian passport photo with my phone?

The key rule is that the photo is unaltered. A phone photo processed by an AI tool may not meet that rule, so check the portal’s instructions before using one.

What background colour is required?

Plain white.

Can I wear glasses in an Indian passport photo?

Tinted glasses and glare on lenses are not suitable; removing glasses is the safer choice for a clear, evenly lit face.

Can I use a VisaPhoto portrait for an Indian passport?

VisaPhoto creates an AI-assisted portrait sized to 630 × 810 pixels, while Passport Seva guidance asks for an unaltered photo. Check whether your route permits it before you submit; VisaPhoto does not measure face area directly and cannot promise acceptance.

Official sources

Sources checked on 2026-09-20.