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Passport Size Photo Requirements India (2026)
Everything you need to know about passport size photos for government exams, passport applications, and official documents in India.
📐 Standard Passport Photo Size (India)
3.5 × 4.5
cm (Print Size)
35 × 45
mm
200 × 230
pixels (Digital)
20-50
KB (File Size)
📋 Photo Specifications by Application Type
| Purpose | Size | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Passport | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
| SSC/IBPS Exams | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
| Aadhaar Card | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
| PAN Card | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
| Visa (Most countries) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
| Driving License | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | White |
✅ Photo Guidelines (Do's)
✓Face should cover 70-80% of photo frame
✓Eyes should be clearly visible and open
✓Neutral expression (no smiling)
✓White or light grey background only
✓Photo taken within last 6 months
✓No shadows on face or background
✓Good lighting - evenly lit face
✓Sharp focus - no blur
❌ Photo Guidelines (Don'ts)
✗No sunglasses or tinted glasses
✗No hats or head coverings (except religious)
✗No selfies or stretched photos
✗No colored backgrounds
✗No WhatsApp-shared photos
✗No screenshots of photos
✗No over-edited or filtered photos
✗No uniform/official clothing visible
📸 How to Take Perfect Passport Photo at Home
1
Find a white wall
Stand 1-2 feet in front of a plain white wall
2
Set up lighting
Face a window for natural light. Avoid harsh shadows
3
Position camera
Keep phone at eye level, 4-5 feet away
4
Take the photo
Look straight at camera, keep neutral expression
5
Crop to passport size
Crop to 3.5 × 4.5 ratio
6
Compress to correct KB
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