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Indian passport and OCI/visa applications use a square 2×2 inch photo with a white background, front-facing, with both ears visible where possible.
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Indian Passport Photo requirements at a glance
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
| Digital / pixels | Square JPEG for online forms |
| Head size | Face about 70–80 % of the photo |
| Background | Plain white |
| Resolution | 300 DPI print-ready |
| Price on Passport Room | Free, unlimited, no watermark |
How to make a indian passport photo in 3 steps
- Take or choose a photo — face the camera in even light against a plain wall.
- Pick "Indian Passport Photo" in the size list — Passport Room crops to 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) and replaces the background.
- Download the digital file or a 4×6 print sheet and print at 100 % scale.
Photos that pass vs. photos that get rejected
Pass: sharp focus, eyes open and level, neutral expression, even light, plain background, taken within 6 months.
Rejected: shadows on face or background, tilted head, glasses glare, filters or beauty edits, hair covering eyes, wrong head size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Indian passport photo size?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with a plain white background.
Is the Indian visa photo the same?
Yes, the e-Visa uses a square photo with a white background; follow the upload limits on the portal.
Always confirm the latest rules with the official issuing authority before submitting — requirements can change.
Other passport & visa photos
US Passport Photo2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)US Visa Photo2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)DV Lottery PhotoSquare, digital onlyUK Passport Photo35 × 45 mmCanadian Passport Photo50 × 70 mmBangladesh Passport & Visa Photo45 × 55 mm (common form size)Schengen Visa Photo35 × 45 mmAustralian Passport Photo35 – 40 mm wide × 45 – 50 mm highChinese Visa Photo33 × 48 mmPakistani Passport & Visa Photo35 × 45 mm2x2 Photo Maker2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)