Passport Photo Size in India: 35×45 mm Complete Guide
Whether you are applying for a passport, visa, PAN card, or government exam, you will almost always need a standard passport-size photograph. Getting the dimensions wrong is one of the most common reasons photos get rejected online.
Standard Indian Passport Photo Size
The most widely accepted size in India is:
- 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
- Equivalent to approximately 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI
- Face should occupy roughly 70–80% of the photo height
Background & Appearance Rules
- Use a plain white or light-coloured background
- Face the camera directly — no sunglasses or hats (unless religious headwear)
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
- Recent photo — usually taken within the last 6 months
Other Common Sizes
Some applications ask for 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) photos — common for US visa applications. Always check the official notice before submitting.
Make a Passport Photo at Home
- Stand against a plain white wall in good daylight.
- Ask someone to take a straight, shoulder-up photo with your phone.
- Open PhotoBandhu Passport Photo Maker.
- Upload the photo and select the 35×45 mm preset.
- Crop, adjust if needed, and download the print-ready image.
- If the portal has a KB limit, use Compress to KB (50KB or 100KB presets).
Create your passport photo in minutes.
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