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India Passport (in India) Photo (35×45 mm)
India Passport (in India) photos can't be made online: your photo is taken at the Passport Seva Kendra during your appointment, and paper forms don't accept computer-printed photos. Here is what the official rules say (35×45 mm, white background), and how to get a photo that is accepted the first time.
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Why online tools don't work: your photo is taken at the Passport Seva Kendra during your appointment, and paper forms don't accept computer-printed photos.
Your photo is taken at your appointment, so you don't need to bring one. Dress as you would for the photo and check the requirements below beforehand.
Official requirements
- Print size
- 35×45 mm
- Head size
- Frontal view of the full face should be visible; head in the centre of the frame and both ears should be visible
- Background
- Background of the photograph should be plain white, and the dress should be in dark colour
- Glasses
- Photograph ... with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted; Glares on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head
- Head covering
- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible
- Expression
- Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows)
Source: passportindia.gov.in. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
India Passport (in India) photo questions
Can I wear glasses in my India Passport (in India) photo?
The official rule: “Photograph ... with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted; Glares on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head.”
Can I smile in my India Passport (in India) photo?
The official rule: “Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows).”
Can I wear a hat or head covering?
The official rule: “Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible.”
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