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India passport photo for Passport Seva upload
Passport Seva's online upload wants an unusual size: 630×810 pixels, a 7:9 ratio rather than the square most tools produce, in a file between 10 KB and 250 KB on a plain white background. Glasses are banned entirely.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 630×810 px JPEG · exact
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 80–85%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC · ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our India Passport (Passport Seva) photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official India Passport (Passport Seva) specification (35×45 mm, 630×810 px, white background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a India Passport (Passport Seva) photo?
An India passport photo for Passport Seva online submission is exactly 630×810 pixels, a 7:9 portrait ratio rather than the square many tools assume. The file must be a JPEG between 10 KB and 250 KB, against a plain white background. Glasses are not permitted under any circumstances.
In print, Indian passport applications use the 35×45 mm format with the face occupying most of the frame. PSK and POPSK centres capture a live photo during the appointment, but the uploaded photo must still pass the portal's automatic dimension and size validation, which is where most self-made photos fail.
This tool crops to 630×810, keeps the file inside the 10–250 KB window, and checks background, lighting and head position before you pay.
India Passport (Passport Seva) photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 630×810 px exact @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 630×810px JPEG (exact, the portal rejects other sizes) · max 250 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 80–85% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Passport Seva upload must be exactly 630×810 px (7:9, not square), 10–250 KB.
- Glasses are banned entirely.
- Head-size band per July 2026 research. Re-verify against Passport Seva before page publish.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
India Passport (Passport Seva) photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
India Passport (Passport Seva) photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (630×810px, under 250 KB)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 630×810px · exact
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 80–85% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glasses (banned for this document)
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your India Passport (Passport Seva) photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official India Passport (Passport Seva) requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Passport Seva reject my photo upload?
The portal validates pixel dimensions (must be exactly 630×810), file size (10–250 KB JPEG) and background. A square photo, an oversized file or an off-white background all fail. The file from this page matches those constraints exactly.
Can I wear glasses in an Indian passport photo?
No. Glasses are not permitted in Indian passport photos at all, including clear prescription lenses.
Is the 35×45 mm print still needed?
PSK centres capture your photo in person for the passport itself, but the online application upload and many related forms use the 630×810 digital spec. The purchase also includes a 35×45 mm print sheet for forms that ask for a physical photo.
What background do I need?
Plain white, evenly lit, with no shadows behind the head. We measure the background uniformity and warn you if a wall shadow would cause a rejection.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07