India Passport Photo Requirements

Last updated: July 21, 2026

India allows one of the widest head-size ranges of any country in our spec table (56–78%), giving more flexibility in framing than most other 35×45 mm formats.

Photo Size

Requirement
Physical (print)35 × 45 mm
Digital (upload)413 × 531 px

The pixel size above is the exact size our tool outputs, sized to match the official physical spec at 300 DPI — it is not a minimum you need to exceed. We haven't independently verified whether this destination's own upload system also accepts a wider range of sizes, so treat the exact size above as the safe, always-accepted choice.

Head Size

Chin to crown must be 56–78% of the photo's height — about 25–35 mm on a 45 mm-tall print.

Background Color

India requires a white background.

Why do print and digital sizes look different? They're the same physical spec expressed in two units — see our Physical vs. Digital Photo Size guide for how the conversion works.

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Always verify current requirements against your destination country's official government or embassy website before submitting, as specifications can change.