India Passport Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a India Passport photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	35 × 35 (print) / 51 × 51 (some centres) mm
Digital	—
Head height	Standard
Background	White
Fine print	centres now capture on-site; check before printing.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a India Passport photo?

35 × 35 (print) / 51 × 51 (some centres) millimetres (— in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Standard of the frame.

What background does the India Passport photo need?

White. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. centres now capture on-site; check before printing.