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India Passport Photo: taken at the office

Indian Passport (applied in India via Passport Seva Kendra / POPSK)

The photo for this document is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one. Here is what to expect.

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An India Passport Photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), on a white background. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.

Printed photo: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)

Verified October 3, 2026 from Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Seva.

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Photo requirements

Summarised from the official sources below.

Printed photo: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Background: White. Plain white background; dress should be dark coloured (applies to the pasted photo for DPC/SPC/CSC applications).
Expression: Natural expression (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows), eyes open, both edges of face visible, head centred, both ears visible.
Glasses: Photo with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses not accepted; glare on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head.
Head covering: Not permitted except for religious reasons; facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible.

More rules (4)

Photograph is NOT required for applications submitted at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK (POPSK) - photo is captured on site.
Only for applications submitted at a District Passport Cell (DPC), Speed Post Centre (SPC) or Citizen Service Centre (CSC): paste ONE colour photo, 4.5 cm high x 3.5 cm wide, not smaller than the box.
Printed on good quality photo paper with continuous-tone quality; computer prints not accepted; black-and-white not accepted.
No uniform; not signed; not torn/creased; not cut from a group photograph.

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Official sources

Verified on October 3, 2026

Passport Application Form Instruction Booklet V3.0 (Photograph section) — Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Seva

Questions

What size is a India Passport Photo?

Printed: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take my India Passport Photo at home?

No. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.

What background is required?

White. Plain white background; dress should be dark coloured (applies to the pasted photo for DPC/SPC/CSC applications).

Can I smile?

Natural expression (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows), eyes open, both edges of face visible, head centred, both ears visible.

Can I wear glasses?

Photo with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses not accepted; glare on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head.

Can I wear a head covering?

Not permitted except for religious reasons; facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible.