Indian passport (630 x 810 px, ICAO)

India passport photo maker

Digital photo for Indian passport applications through Passport Seva and Indian embassies. We crop your original photo to the official size and check head size, background and lighting. Nothing is uploaded.

No sign-inPhoto never uploadedNo edits, crop only
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    India passport photo requirements

    Size630 x 810 px, in colour.
    FramingA close-up of your head and the top of your shoulders. The face takes up 80% to 85% of the photo.
    BackgroundPlain white, with no shadows.
    PoseLooking straight at the camera, eyes open, mouth closed. Hair and frames must not cover the eyes.
    File sizeWe keep it under 250 KB so it uploads easily. Check the limit shown on the portal.

    Source: official India information. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. VisaPhotoFit is not affiliated with any government.

    No-edit mode.

    India rules ask for a photo that is not changed by software. We only crop and resize your photo, and check the background, lighting and head size. If the background is not right, retake the photo against a plain light wall.

    Questions about India passport photos

    What size is a India passport photo?
    Size: 630 x 810 px, in colour. Framing: A close-up of your head and the top of your shoulders. The face takes up 80% to 85% of the photo.
    Can you change the background of my India passport photo?
    No. India rules ask for a photo that is not changed by software. We only crop and resize your photo, and check the background, lighting and head size. If the background is not right, retake the photo against a plain light wall.
    What background does a India passport photo need?
    Plain white background. Stand about 1 meter in front of a plain wall, facing a window, so there are no shadows behind you.
    Can I take a India passport photo at home?
    Yes. Ask someone to take it with the rear camera from about 1 to 1.5 meters away, at eye level, with soft light on your face. Look straight ahead with a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open. Remove glasses and hats unless you need them for medical or religious reasons.
    Is my photo uploaded to a server?
    No. Your photo is checked and cropped inside your browser and never sent to us.
    Will my India passport photo be accepted?
    We check the size, head position, background, lighting and focus against the published rules, but the final decision is made by the office handling your application. Always check the official instructions before you submit.