Indian Passport Photo Requirements Guide

Indian passport photo requirements commonly include: 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB for Passport Seva digital upload; 35×45 mm printed photos for the VFS document packet; plain white background; neutral expression with mouth closed; no glasses; face covering 70–80% of the frame; no hat except religious headwear. Always verify with official Passport Seva guidelines at mportal.passportindia.gov.in.

For Indian passport renewal in the USA, you commonly need two formats: a 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB for uploading to Passport Seva online, and two printed 35×45 mm photos for the VFS Global document packet. Do not use the 2×2 inch US passport photo format — it does not meet Indian passport requirements.

ICAO 2025 updates commonly require: no glasses of any kind; neutral expression with mouth closed; face covering 70–80% of the photo; no beauty filters or digitally altered backgrounds; plain white background; eyes open and clearly visible; head straight with no significant tilt. VFSPhotoReady validates photos against these ICAO 2025 guidelines.

Yes, you can take your own passport photo at home using a smartphone or camera. Use a plain white wall as background, ensure good even lighting with no shadows, and take a straight-on portrait photo. VFSPhotoReady then processes your photo to meet the technical requirements — correct size, compression, ICAO validation, and both digital and print formats.

Indian passport applications commonly require a recent photo — typically taken within the last 6 months. Your appearance should match the photo at the time of application. Check the latest guidelines at mportal.passportindia.gov.in for specific photo recency requirements.

Passport Seva (online portal) requires a 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB for digital upload. VFS Global (in-person appointment) requires printed 35×45 mm physical photos for your document packet. Both are commonly required for Indian passport renewal — they serve different parts of the application process.