So when you apply to an India FRRO (Appendage Registration), you must provide a compliant picture to accompany your application. The size of the official photo is 35x35 mm and must be suitable for online upload. Thanks to our handy tool PhotoGov, a completely compliant ordinary printed FRRO Photo is going to be created for you. Send a selfie or high-quality image and we will resize/crop/enlarge it to officially acceptablerequirement which be used for uploading.
35x35 mm Manual Photo Resizing to the official 35x35 mm (3.5×3.5 cm)
Removes Shadows and Patterns/To Ensure a clean White or light background
Brightness, Contrast & Sharpness for clear the clearer and an professional Looking
Win your image in appropriate digital form for online submission
All the necessary India FRRO photo specifications are also met
To ensure your India FRRO photo is accepted, it must meet both technical and appearance guidelines. Here's a breakdown of what’s required:
Size | 35 x 35 mm (3.5 x 3.5 cm) |
Resolution | Minimum 300 DPI |
Image Format | JPEG or PNG |
File Size | Typically under 1 MB |
Background Color | Plain white or light-colored (no shadows or patterns) |
Printable | Yes – for physical submission if required |
Digital Submission | Accepted by the India FRRO online portal and consulate systems |
Neutral – mouth closed, no smiling or frowning
Open and clearly visible
Centered, facing forward
Should occupy 70–80% of the photo’s height
Avoid white tops; dark, solid colors preferred
Not allowed unless medically necessary
Allowed for religious or medical reasons, face must be fully visible
Even lighting, no shadows or reflections on the face or background
Select Document Type
Select “India FRRO Photo – 35x35 mm” from the list of document types on PhotoGov.net
Take Your Photo
Use a smart phone or digital camera, stand off 1.5–2 meters from a plain white/light colored wall
Upload Photo
Upload your image to PhotoGov. Please keep your face clearly visible with a neutral face
Auto-Resize & Optimize
PhotoGov will auto-crop your image to exactly that square size set at the top (35×35 mm), set to cleanout the background, then adjust brightness and sharpness
Download&Online submit
Download your final photo file and be done with online submission.
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect visa photo yourself:
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Lighting: Shoot in natural or soft artificial light to eliminate shadows on face and background
Background – Stand against plain white or light-colored wall. Do not let the background have patterns/textures
Positioning: Face must be centered with the Camera as you put on a mask Your face is going to occupy 70–80% of the photo height
Attire: Avoid white tops and choose dark solid colors
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
Using the wrong size photo (e.g., passport size instead of 35x35 mm)
Wearing glasses or head coverings that obscure your face (unless medically or religiously required)
Using blurry, low-resolution, or overexposed images
Background with shadows or patterns
Smiling or tilting the head
PhotoGov will automatically detect and correct these issues during photo processing
Print on – Print your photo on professional quality glossy or matte photo paper and set it exactly 35x35 mm (3.5x3.5 cm) for physical submission
Digital Submission: Upload your photograph in the FRRO online application portal or consulate system. Check if that meets file size and resolution guidelines
When taking pictures of babies and children for visa, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
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