Can I wear glasses in an Indian passport photo?

No. Glasses are not permitted — remove all eyewear including prescription glasses.

What background is required?

White or light grey, plain, no patterns or shadows — white is the safest default.

What is the Passport Seva file size?

For the current domestic Passport Seva upload, prepare a 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB. Some consulate, OCI, or BLS PDFs still specify 20–100 KB, so follow the checklist for your route.

What is OCI and which photo size?

OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) applications commonly use the same 51×51 mm printed format as many consulate passport applications — confirm your checklist.

Can I use the same photo for India and US passport?

For 51×51 mm consulate submissions, the US passport photo size matches — still confirm lighting and recency with both authorities.

India Passport & Visa Photo 2026 — Complete Guide

Q: What size is an Indian passport photo?

It depends on the channel. Passport Seva domestic upload uses 35×45 mm / 630×810 px JPEG, usually under 250 KB. Many Indian consulates abroad still require 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) printed photos or 20–100 KB files. Follow your route first.

Which format do you need?

Channel	Photo	Notes
Consulate (outside India)	51 × 51 mm prints	Two identical photos common
Passport Seva (domestic digital)	35 × 45 mm / 630 × 810 px	JPEG under 250 KB
e-Visa	35 × 45 mm proportions	JPEG, max ~1 MB — use portal
OCI	Often 51 × 51 mm	Match your application PDF
PAN card	25 × 35 mm	Different from passport — do not mix

Consulate requirements (51×51 mm)

Requirement	Specification
Size	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
Head height	25–35 mm chin to crown
Face in frame	~50–69% of height
Background	White or light grey, plain
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses	Not permitted
Recency	Within 6 months
Quantity	2 identical prints (typical)

Passport Seva digital upload

JPEG only
630×810 px working export for the domestic Passport Seva upload
File size under 250 KB for the current domestic portal
White background, neutral face, no glasses

Some consulate, OCI, or BLS PDFs still specify a 20–100 KB band and 51×51 mm output. Use the checklist for the route you are actually filing.

Indian e-Visa

JPEG up to ~1 MB, light background — use the Indian Visa Online crop tool after uploading a compliant source image.

Glasses and background

No glasses for passport and most visa/OCI photos. Background: white or light grey — no patterns.

Head coverings

Religious headwear is allowed if your face is fully visible from chin to forehead, both side edges of the face show, and there are no shadows on the face.

PAN card

25 × 35 mm — do not submit a passport-sized photo for PAN. Use a separate PAN preset in PixID if available.

How to shoot at home

Plain white wall, even light, no glasses, neutral expression. Then select India and your channel (consulate 51×51 vs Passport Seva) in PixID.

Pre-submission passport photo checklist — 8 compliance checks before you submit

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Indian passport photo?

Passport Seva domestic: 35×45 mm / 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB. Consulate abroad: often 51×51 mm prints and 20–100 KB digital files.

Can I wear glasses?

No.

What background?

White or light grey, plain.

Same photo for Indian and US passport?

For 51×51 mm consulate submissions, sizes match the US — confirm recency and background with both.

Passport Seva file size?

For the current domestic Passport Seva upload, prepare a 630×810 px JPEG under 250 KB. Consulate and BLS checklists may still say 20–100 KB.

What is OCI?

Long-term status for people of Indian origin who hold another nationality — photo format often matches consulate 51×51 mm requirements.

India Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026 — Complete Guide