{"id":530,"date":"2023-10-30T13:13:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/?p=530"},"modified":"2023-10-31T09:23:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T09:23:25","slug":"requirements-for-indian-passport-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html","title":{"rendered":"What are requirements for the Indian passport photo? 2023 Revision!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering submitting an application for an Indian passport and are unsure about the particular photo requirements? Do not fret! We have everything covered. We will give you the precise picture needs for any document, including a birth certificate, FRRO, ID card, Indian diving license, overseas citizenship, and visa. To view the most recent specifications for the Indian passport photo, read this article through to the conclusion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6543095f9acdd\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6543095f9acdd\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6543095f9acdd\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Requirements_for_Indian_Passport_Photo_in_2023\" title=\"Requirements for Indian Passport Photo in 2023\">Requirements for Indian Passport Photo in 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Photo_specifications\" title=\"Photo specifications\">Photo specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Position_of_your_head\" title=\"Position of your head\">Position of your head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Expression_on_the_Face\" title=\"Expression on the Face\">Expression on the Face<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Lighting_and_Background\" title=\"Lighting and Background\">Lighting and Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Photo_Printing_and_Quality\" title=\"Photo Printing and Quality\">Photo Printing and Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Outfit_and_Appearance\" title=\"Outfit and Appearance\">Outfit and Appearance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Website_to_Edit_Indian_Passport_Photo\" title=\"Website to Edit Indian Passport Photo\">Website to Edit Indian Passport Photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_Indian_Passport_Photo_in_2023\"><\/span>Requirements for Indian Passport Photo in 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The updated specifications for the Indian passport photo for 2023 are listed below. The requirements are pretty severe, so make sure you read them all carefully.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_specifications\"><\/span><strong>Photo specifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Service Application<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Photograph size (height x width)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving License<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 45 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FRRO (Foreigner Registration)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID Card\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCI Passport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas Citizenship (OCI)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas Citizenship (OCI) 51&#215;51 mm\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card (Size 3.5 cmx2.5 cm)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport 3.5&#215;3.5 cm\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport 5.1&#215;5.1 cm\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCC \/ Birth Certificate\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PIO (Person of Indian Origin)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 x 35 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa 190&#215;190 px via VFSglobal.com<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51 x 51 mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here is an example of a Indian passport photo:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/indian-passport-photo-example.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/indian-passport-photo-example.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/indian-passport-photo-example-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Position_of_your_head\"><\/span>Position of your head<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the head in the middle of the frame.<\/li>\n<li>Show the entire head from the crown to the chin, including the face and hair.<\/li>\n<li>The face should occupy 60\u201370% of the picture space.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your neck, shoulders, and ears are visible.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your face full, face up, and your eyes open.<\/li>\n<li>Save head coverings for religious occasions only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expression_on_the_Face\"><\/span>Expression on the Face<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open in a neutral look.<\/li>\n<li>The facial expression need to appear genuine.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your glasses don&#8217;t glare or produce reflections that obscure your vision if you wear them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lighting_and_Background\"><\/span>Lighting and Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The background of a passport photo should be off-white or plain white.<\/li>\n<li>borderless and vibrant<\/li>\n<li>Pictures with busy, patterned, or dark backgrounds won&#8217;t be allowed.<\/li>\n<li>The background and the face shouldn&#8217;t have any distracting shadows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photo_Printing_and_Quality\"><\/span>Photo Printing and Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify if the image is of excellent quality, free of overexposure, blurriness, or pixelation. The printed needs to be in color and on glossy or matte picture paper.<\/li>\n<li>Images in black and white are not appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outfit_and_Appearance\"><\/span>Outfit and Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Steer clear of clothing that could interfere with the image&#8217;s general visibility or blend in with the background.<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended to wear clothing with contrast (rather than white).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_to_Edit_Indian_Passport_Photo\"><\/span>Website to Edit Indian Passport Photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The development of technology has made it possible to create passport-sized images from the comfort of your home using a variety of internet platforms.<\/p>\n<p>You can upload your photo to <strong>PassportMaker<\/strong>, and the AI will automatically resize it to fit the requirements for passport photos. Whether you are seeking for an Indian passport or a US visa, PassportMaker features a comprehensive database of over 130 nations&#8217; passport photo criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: To create an online passport photo, go to the PassportMaker website first.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-576\" src=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/make-indian-passport-photo-online.jpg\" alt=\"make Indian passport photo online\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/make-indian-passport-photo-online.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/make-indian-passport-photo-online-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Decide which type of document needs a typical passport photo.<br \/>\nFirst, decide which nation needs your paper.<\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Upload your picture the let the AI does the rest for you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-indian-passport-photo.jpg\" alt=\"upload then download the photo for Indian passport\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-indian-passport-photo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-indian-passport-photo-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Download and modify the passport photo background<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the updated <strong>requirements for Indian passport photos<\/strong> in 2023 is crucial for a smooth and hassle-free application process. With the Indian government&#8217;s continuous efforts to modernize and streamline passport issuance, adhering to these guidelines is essential. We also suggest a tool that helps you to create Passport photos that adheres to Indian government&#8217;s requirements.\u00a0 Whether it&#8217;s the specific photo dimensions, background color, or facial expression, being well-informed and prepared will ensure that your passport application goes off without a hitch, allowing you to embark on your international journeys with confidence and ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering submitting an application for an Indian passport<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":573,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What are requirements for the Indian passport photo? 2023 Revision! - Create Passport Photos Online<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make a passport photo at home for free with Passportmaker!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ai.downtik.io\/requirements-for-indian-passport-photo.html\",\"name\":\"What are requirements for the Indian passport photo? 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