Applying at a Passport Seva Kendra in India? The photo is taken at the counter, so you do not need to bring one. This page is for applications through Indian missions abroad, such as in the UAE.
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How to take it at home
- 01Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, facing a window.
- 02Hold the phone at eye level, or ask someone to take it.
- 03Upload it above. We crop it to the spec and whiten the background.
- 04Download the online file, or the print sheet for a photo shop or typing centre.
The rules
- Colour photo, not changed by any editing software.
- Close-up of the head and top of the shoulders: the face takes up 80–85% of the photo.
- Full head visible, from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, centred and not tilted.
- Look straight at the camera with a natural expression; mouth closed.
- Eyes open and clearly visible; no hair across the eyes. Take off glasses.
- Even light: no shadows, flash reflections or red eye.
- Head covering only for religious reasons, with the face visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face.
- Both ears visible.
Good to know
- The passport portal used in the UAE (Global Passport Seva V2.0) accepts a JPG or JPEG photo of up to 250 KB at 630 × 810 pixels. It checks the resolution, image ratio, face size and background automatically.
- In the UAE, the Indian Consular Application Centres can also take the photo for you; it is included in their service charge.
- Applying at a Passport Seva Kendra in India? The photo is taken at the counter, so you do not need to bring one.
- Paper forms in India need a 4.5 × 3.5 cm colour photo on a plain white background. Do not sign the photo.
Questions people ask
What is the size of passport size photo in india?
For the online form used abroad (Global Passport Seva): 630 × 810 pixels, JPG or JPEG up to 250 KB. Paper forms in India use a 4.5 × 3.5 cm colour photo on a plain white background.
Do i need to carry photo for passport india?
Not at a Passport Seva Kendra in India: the photo is taken at the counter. Abroad you upload it with the form; in the UAE the Indian Consular Application Centres can also take it for you.
What is indian passport size photo?
A colour close-up of the head and top of the shoulders on a plain white background, with the face taking up 80–85% of the photo: 630 × 810 pixels for the online form abroad, or 4.5 × 3.5 cm on paper.
Sources
Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi: Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport ApplicationsThe photograph should be in color and dimensions should be 630*810 Pixels. … Background of the photograph should be White. … the face takes up 80-85% of the photograph.
Global Passport Seva Portal V2.0: photo upload screenFile supported: JPG/JPEG … Maximum size: 250 KB for Photograph, 100 KB for Signature … Photograph Dimensions : 630*810 Pixels
Embassy of India, Berne: Notice regarding ICAO photo requirementsThe maximum file size of the photograph must not exceed 250 KB.
Consulate General of India, Dubai: ICAO photograph guideline (same text)
Passport Seva: Application form instruction bookletpassport size photograph (4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) in colour
Checked: 13 October 2026
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