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VFS Indian Passport Photo Size Guide

The VFS document packet requires printed 35×45 mm photos — not 2×2 inch. Get the right size plus a Passport Seva digital file in one order.

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📋 VFS Indian Passport — Photo Requirements
Print Size
35 × 45 mm
Copies
Commonly 2
Background
Plain white
NOT This
Not 2×2 inch
Face Coverage
70–80% of frame
Also Needed
630×810 px digital
⚠️ Check current VFS requirements. Photo requirements may vary by location and application type. Verify at vfsglobal.com or contact your nearest VFS center before your appointment.
Size Comparison

35×45 mm — What It Looks Like

The 35×45 mm format is the standard Indian passport photo size used worldwide — in India, the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada. It is a portrait-format photo (taller than it is wide), unlike the square US passport photo.

35×45
35×45 mm
Indian Passport
✅ Correct
≠
2×2"
2×2 inch
US Passport (wrong)
❌ Wrong size
630×810
630×810 px
Digital upload
🖥️ Also needed
Size Comparison Table

35×45 mm vs. 2×2 inch vs. Digital

FormatDimensionsUse CaseStatus
Indian Passport Print35 × 45 mm (≈ 1.38 × 1.77 in)VFS Global document packet, Affidavit form✅ Required
Passport Seva Digital630 × 810 px (under 250 KB)Online upload at mportal.passportindia.gov.in✅ Also required
US Passport Photo2 × 2 inch (50.8 × 50.8 mm)US passport applications only❌ Wrong for India
UK Passport Photo35 × 45 mmUK passport applications⚠️ Same size but different rules
Printing Guide

How to Print Your 35×45 mm VFS Photos

1

Download Print Sheet

VFSPhotoReady provides a 4-up print sheet — four 35×45 mm photos arranged on a 4×6 inch layout with dashed cut guides.

2

Print at a Drugstore

Print at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or any photo center. Select 4×6 inch photo paper at 300 DPI. Standard photo printing cost is typically under $0.50.

3

Cut Along Dashed Lines

Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut along the dashed lines. You'll have four 35×45 mm photos — VFS commonly requires two copies.

How VFSPhotoReady Works

One Upload — Both Formats

1

Upload Your Photo

Any photo works — phone selfie, family snapshot, or existing passport photo. Any format, any size.

2

AI Processes Both

Face detected and centered, 8 ICAO 2025 rules validated, 630×810 px digital + 35×45 mm print sheet both generated.

3

Download & Print

Get your digital file for Passport Seva upload and print sheet ready for your VFS appointment. Both in one $4.99 order.

Create Your VFS-Ready Passport Photo

35×45 mm 4-up print sheet + 630×810 px Passport Seva digital file. Both formats in one order.

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Common Mistakes

Why VFS Photos Get Rejected

❌
Using 2×2 inch photos — the US format is a different size and aspect ratio. VFS requires 35×45 mm.
❌
Non-white background — patterned, grey, or colored backgrounds are commonly not accepted.
❌
Glasses in photo — ICAO 2025 guidelines indicate all glasses should be removed for passport photos.
⚠️
Blurry or low-quality print — printing at low resolution or on regular paper reduces photo quality.
⚠️
Smiling or expressions — a neutral expression with mouth closed is commonly required.
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🖥️630×810 px digital file included
🔒Photo stays private — browser processing
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Frequently Asked Questions

VFS Photo Size — Common Questions

What is the VFS Indian passport photo size? ▾
The VFS Indian passport photo size is commonly 35×45 mm — 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall. This is the physical printed photo size required for the VFS Global document packet. This is not the same as the 2×2 inch US passport photo size.
How many photos does VFS require for Indian passport renewal? ▾
VFS Global commonly requires two printed 35×45 mm photos for the physical document packet. Requirements may vary — check the latest instructions at vfsglobal.com or your nearest VFS center before your appointment.
Is 35×45 mm the same as 2×2 inch? ▾
No. 35×45 mm is approximately 1.38×1.77 inches — significantly smaller and a different aspect ratio than the 2×2 inch US passport photo. Using a 2×2 inch photo for an Indian passport application is a common mistake that may cause rejection.
Where can I print 35×45 mm passport photos? ▾
You can print 35×45 mm passport photos at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, or any photo printing service. VFSPhotoReady provides a 4-up print sheet sized for a standard 4×6 inch photo paper — print it at any drugstore photo center and cut along the dashed lines.
Do I need both the digital file and printed photos for Indian passport? ▾
Yes, for most Indian passport applications you commonly need both: the 630×810 px JPEG for the online Passport Seva upload, and printed 35×45 mm photos for your physical VFS document packet. VFSPhotoReady generates both from a single upload.

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Related Guides

More Indian Passport Photo Resources

Digital Upload Guide

Indian Passport Photo 630×810 px

The digital format for Passport Seva online upload explained.
File Size Guide

Passport Seva Photo Under 250 KB

How to prepare a Passport Seva photo within the file size guidance.
OCI Guide

OCI Photo Size Guide

Photo requirements for Overseas Citizen of India card applications.
Complete Guide

Indian Passport Photo Requirements

Full checklist covering all digital and print photo requirements.
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