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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:
FRRO Photo requirements in India
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
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.
Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
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.
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
PhotoGov will automatically detect and correct these issues during photo processing
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.
For slightly older babies: