What size is a Indian Passport photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What is the Indian Passport photo size in pixels?

413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a Indian Passport photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a Indian Passport photo need?

Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does Indian Passport require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 70–80% of the photo height (31.5 mm (1.24 in) to 36.0 mm (1.42 in)).

Can I take a Indian Passport photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old Indian Passport photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

India · Voter ID (EPIC) photo size India

Voter ID photo — typical passport-style 35×45 mm

Voter ID photo rules vary slightly by state but often mirror passport dimensions. Select Indian Passport in Create or Verify unless your state publishes different pixels.

A Indian Passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 70–80% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to Ministry of External Affairs / Passport Seva (portal3.passportindia.gov.in) for India, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

Indian Passport sample 35×45-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 1

Indian Passport sample 35×45-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Digital pixels: 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 70–80% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Ears: Should be visible when hairstyle allows
Typical max file size: 300 KB
Common print: 1.38 × 1.77 in

Election Commission of India portals often accept 35×45 mm colour photos. Confirm your state-specific Form 6/8 instructions.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 70–80% height band.
Plain white background (#FFFFFF).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with Indian Passport pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

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