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Official India passport photo requirements for 2026. Resize and compress your photo to the exact dimensions and KB limit — free, instant, no upload needed.
Indian passport photo requirements are set by the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and must meet biometric standards. The online portal (passportindia.gov.in) accepts JPEG files between 20 KB and 200 KB at exactly 413×531 pixels. Mobile phone photos are acceptable as long as they are taken against a plain white wall in good daylight.
India Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Validity
10 years (adults), 5 years (minors)
Photos needed
2 identical photos (for physical application)
ℹ️ Plain white background. Recent photo, face clearly visible. No glasses.
⚠️ Common reasons India passport offices reject photos
- Photo has a coloured, patterned, or non-white background
- File size exceeds 200 KB or is below 20 KB
- Glasses are worn in the photo (not permitted since 2020)
- Face covers less than 70–80% of the frame
- Photo is blurry, pixelated, or has shadows on the face
- Photo is older than 6 months
How to prepare your India passport photo
1
Take or choose a photo
Use a recent photo against a white background. Ensure your full face is visible and centred.
2
Open PhotoFit
Go to photofitapp.in — no account needed. Works on mobile and desktop.
3
Set dimensions to 413×531 px
Enter 413 as width and 531 as height in the Resize tab. Set the KB target to under 200 KB.
4
Download and submit
Download the resized JPEG. It will meet all India requirements for file size, dimensions, and format.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my Indian passport photo with a phone?
Yes. Take the photo against a plain white wall in natural daylight. Use PhotoFit to crop it to exactly 413×531 px and compress it to 20–200 KB before uploading to the Passport Seva portal.
Does the India passport portal accept PNG photos?
No. The Passport Seva portal only accepts JPEG (JPG) photos. Use PhotoFit to convert and compress your image to JPEG within the 20–200 KB limit.
How recent does my Indian passport photo need to be?
The photo should have been taken within the last 6 months. Old photos, even if technically correct in dimensions, may be flagged by the verifying officer.
Why was my Indian passport photo rejected online?
The most common reasons are: wrong file size (over 200 KB), glasses in the photo, non-white background, or incorrect dimensions. PhotoFit fixes all of these.
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