India Passport Seva — 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
India Passport Seva photo size is 35×45 mm with a white background. Create a compliant JPEG online for Passport Seva and related uploads.
Specifications
- Required size
- 35×45 mm (413×531 px)
- DPI
- 300
- Background
- White
- Max file size
- 100 KB
Requirements
- 35x45 mm
- White background
- ICAO compliant
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Passport Seva photo requirements
India’s Passport Seva system expects a 35×45 mm colour photo on a white background, generally uploaded as a JPEG. File size limits are strict — often around 100 KB — so the export must be both correctly cropped and efficiently compressed without destroying face detail.
The photo should be recent, show a clear front view of the face, and avoid caps, dark glasses or uniforms unless specifically required. Ears should be visible when possible, and the expression should remain neutral.
Avoiding upload failures
Many applicants fail the online check because the file exceeds the size limit, the background is off-white, or the face is not centered. Starting from the India Passport Seva preset in PhotoGov addresses size, background and crop in one step.
Take the source photo in bright, even light, upload it, and download a white-background JPEG prepared for the Passport Seva portal or printed application forms.
Photo tips
- Check the final file size before uploading to Passport Seva.
- Wear coloured clothing that contrasts with white.
- Do not crop the shoulders out of the frame too aggressively.
- Use a recent photo that matches your current appearance.
Common rejection reasons
- File larger than the portal limit
- Cream or grey background instead of white
- Face too small in the frame
- Glare from glasses or oily skin highlights