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India Passport (abroad) Photo (630×810 px)
India Passport (abroad) photo rules: 630×810 px, head 80–85% of the photo height, white background. IDPlain checks your photo against each rule, tells you exactly what to fix, and makes the exact upload file for $3.99. We only crop and resize — never edit.
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Official requirements
- File
- 630×810 px JPEG, up to 250 KB
- Head size
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders such that the face takes up 80-85% of the photograph
- Background
- Background of the photograph should be White.
- Glasses
- should not have reflection of the glasses; glasses to be taken off to avoid reflections
- Head covering
- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons
- Expression
- The expression on the face should look natural. Mouth should not be open.
Sources: hcigaborone.gov.in, indembastana.gov.in, cgisf.gov.in (archived copy), indembassybern.gov.in. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Download these requirements as a one-page PDF to bring to the counter.
What we will not do
“Photos should be unaltered by computer software.”Official rule
That's why IDPlain never replaces the background, retouches skin or "fixes" lighting. We check the photo you took and tell you how to retake it if something is off; then we only crop and resize it to the official size. Why we never edit the background
- ✓ Document
- 2 Photo
- 3 Check
- 4 Preview
- 5 Download
Before you shoot
- Plain, light wall
- Face a window
- Phone at eye level
- Neutral face, eyes open
India Passport (abroad) photo questions
Can I wear glasses in my India Passport (abroad) photo?
The official rule: “should not have reflection of the glasses; glasses to be taken off to avoid reflections.”
Can I smile in my India Passport (abroad) photo?
The official rule: “The expression on the face should look natural. Mouth should not be open.”
Can I wear a hat or head covering?
The official rule: “Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons.”
Can I edit the photo or change the background?
No. The official rule: “Photos should be unaltered by computer software.” That's why IDPlain only crops and resizes.
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