Can I use the same photo for passport and visa?

Only if both portals accept the same dimensions. Passport is 35×45 mm; e-Visa is square — they are not interchangeable without re-framing.

Where is the official passport spec?

Passport Seva application instruction booklet (PDF) linked from portal3.passportindia.gov.in.

🇮🇳 India

Indian passport & e-Visa photo requirements

Indian passport applications use 35×45 mm colour photos with a white background via Passport Seva. Indian e-Visa portals require a square photo (35×35 mm in our catalog, minimum 350×350 px) — a different aspect ratio that catches many first-time applicants. Last verified 2026-08-18. See also our dedicated /india hub for outbound visa guides from India.

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Indian Passport

35×45 mm · white bg

Indian Visa

35×35 mm · white bg

Indian PAN Card

35×25 mm · white bg

Indian Driving Licence

35×45 mm · white bg

Passport vs e-Visa — different shapes

Do not crop a passport photo square for an e-Visa upload, or vice versa. PicsForm enforces the correct aspect ratio per document ID.

Indian Passport — 35×45 mm, white background, max ~300 KB for many uploads
Indian e-Visa — square format, min 350×350 px, white background

Common rejection reasons in India

Wrong aspect ratio (square vs rectangular)
Background not plain white
Shadows from indoor ceiling lights
Face too small in the frame
Glasses or tinted lenses

Related India resources

PicsForm maintains additional India-intent pages under /india for OCI, DS-160 from India, Schengen via VFS, and more.

Indian Passport — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 300 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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Indian Visa — catalog specs

Size: 35×35 mm (413×413 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 60–75% of frame height
Eye line: 50–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 300 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.38 in

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Indian PAN Card — catalog specs

Size: 35×25 mm (413×295 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 60–80% of frame height
Eye line: 50–72% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 200 KB
Print size: 1.38×0.98 in

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Indian Driving Licence — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 300 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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FAQ

Can I use the same photo for passport and visa?: Only if both portals accept the same dimensions. Passport is 35×45 mm; e-Visa is square — they are not interchangeable without re-framing.
Where is the official passport spec?: Passport Seva application instruction booklet (PDF) linked from portal3.passportindia.gov.in.

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