Indian Passport Photo photo & signature size
The upload requirements for the Indian Passport Photo application — and free tools that produce exact-size files without uploading anything to a server.
Photo
- Dimensions
- 51 × 51 mm
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- white
Face should cover 25–35 mm of the photo height.
Make this photoHow to prepare your files for Indian passport
- 1Crop your portrait to 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) with Passport Photo Maker — pick the US Passport preset, which is the same 2×2 inch size.
- 2Keep a plain white background; the maker lets you fill the background colour.
- 3If a portal asks for a file-size limit too, finish with UploadReady.
Specs reflect the Passport Seva photo guidelines, verified for the 2025. Requirements can change with each notification — always confirm against the current official notice before submitting. Report a change.
Frequently asked
What is the Indian passport photo size?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with a white background — larger than the 35×45 mm size used for Schengen visas. The face should occupy 25–35 mm of the height.
Is Indian passport photo size 35×45 or 51×51?
Officially 51×51 mm (2×2 inch). The 35×45 mm size is used by Schengen/UK visas and some Indian state documents — a common point of confusion.