India passport photo summary
Use the tool above to upload and fix your passport photo, then compare it with the India guidance below.
Quick how-to guide
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Upload a recent portrait with a plain background.
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Fix the image in the tool above and compare the crop with the 40 × 40 mm guidance.
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Check that the face is clear, centered, and not over-edited.
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Review the specific application instructions if your use case is passport, visa, or another document type.
India passport photo overview
- Photo size: 40 × 40 mm.
- Use a plain background and a clear, front-facing portrait.
- Requirements may vary depending on application type.
Keep the wording conservative for India because passport, visa, and application-channel requirements may not be identical.
Dimensions
- Validated size for this tranche: 40 × 40 mm.
- Check your specific application instructions because dimensions may vary by application type.
Background
- Use a plain light background with even lighting.
- Avoid shadows, mixed colors, or visible room details behind the subject.
Key rules
- Keep the portrait centered and front-facing.
- Use a natural-looking image without filters or aggressive edits.
- Requirements may vary depending on application type.
Common mistakes
- Using a common passport size from another country instead of 40 × 40 mm.
- Leaving too much background space or cropping so tightly that the head looks oversized.
- Submitting a phone selfie with blur, soft focus, or uneven indoor lighting.
- Applying retouching or beautification that changes facial texture.
Frequently asked questions
What size should an India passport photo be?
The validated size for this tranche is 40 × 40 mm, with the caution that requirements may vary depending on application type.
Should I use the same photo for every India application?
Not automatically. Requirements may vary depending on application type, so confirm the exact instructions for your passport, visa, or portal workflow.
Does ImageSize store uploaded images?
Images are processed for the active request. No account is required, and the product does not include an image library or user gallery.