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India passport photo for Passport Seva upload
Passport Seva's online upload requires an unusual exact size: 630×810 pixels — a 7:9 ratio, not the square most tools produce — 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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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
How it works
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Choose your document
58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
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, not the square many tools assume — in JPEG format 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 — where most self-made photos fail.
This tool crops to exactly 630×810, keeps the file inside the 10–250 KB window, and checks background, lighting and head position live 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
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (630×810px, under 250 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- 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 PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
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.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate 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.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07