2026-08-14 · 6 min read · PicsForm Editorial
Indian passport photo size for online applications
Indian passport 35×45 mm rules for Passport Seva: white background, KB limits, and how e-Visa square photos differ.
Passport Seva dimensions
35×45 mm colour photo, white background, neutral expression.
More details
35×45 mm colour photo, white background, neutral expression. Digital uploads typically capped around 300 KB in our catalog. Official booklet linked from portal3.passportindia.gov.in.
Not the same as e-Visa
Indian e-Visa requires a square photo (see in-visa in our catalog).
More details
Indian e-Visa requires a square photo (see in-visa in our catalog). Using a passport crop for e-Visa is a top rejection reason.
Capture tips in Indian homes
- Use daylight near a plain white wall
- Avoid yellow indoor bulbs that warm skin tone
- No salwar/h dupatta shadow across face
Reference: Indian Passport
From the PicsForm catalog — confirm on the official portal.
- Document: Indian Passport
- Country: India
- Dimensions (mm): 35 × 45
- Pixels @ DPI: 413 × 531 @ 300
- Head height: 70–80%
- Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
- Background: white
- Official source: https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/pdf/ApplicationformInstructionBooklet-V3.0.pdf
How PicsForm fits your workflow
PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.