Get Your India Passport Photo Right (35x35 mm)

If you are going to apply for an India Passport, one of the things on the top of your application is choosing the correct photo. Your passport photo has to comply with some very strict rules, and a minor deviation from those rules right will get your application delayed or rejected. However, there is no worry! You can also make a perfect India passport photo with your present phone since There is PhotoGov.net. No need of professional photo studios or the photo booths.

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Get photo for: India passport 35x35 mm

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3. Upload your photo:

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

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Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

Why Indian Passport Photo Matters

India Passport Photo photographic is a major perameter of yourofficial application. This will be used for identification and biometric verification so the photo you apply should meet the standard. Your passport application might get delayed or rejected if you haven't uploaded the correct resolution or other specs for the photo.

However PhotoGov.net takes care of your photo complying all the technical specifications so you wont make the silly mistake.

How PhotoGov Makes Perfect India Passport Photo

It is really Convenient to Create Your India passport photo using PhotoGov, as you not have to step to photo studio — just cell is enough.

  1. Use your phone to photograph an uncropped selfie perfectly lit on a white background. Set your face, no distractions

  2. Upload Your Photo: Browse for and upload selfie on PhotoGov.net

  3. Do It Yourself by Our AI: Our system automatically crops, resizes, backgrounds and adjusts you so that your shot complies with 35x35 mm

  4. Click to Download Photo (once processed): You can download the above photo for printing and other Online submissions

India Passport Photo Requirements (35x35 mm)

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the technical requirements for your India passport photo:

35mm
35mm
70%
8%

Photo Size (Width x Height)

35 mm x 35 mm (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm)

Image Definition

Clear, sharp image with no blurriness or glare

Head Height (up to top of hair)

28–30 mm (approximately 70% of photo height)

Distance from top of photo to top of hair

3–5 mm

Background Color

Plain white or light grey

Resolution (DPI)

Minimum 600 DPI

Printable

Yes

Suitable for Online Submission

Yes

Expression

Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open

Glasses

Allowed, but no glare or reflections

Head Coverings

Only for religious reasons; facial features must be clearly visible

Recentness

Must be taken within the last 6 months

File Format

JPG or JPEG

Example photos:

Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos

Fails to Remember

Here are a few common errors to look out for when you are preparing your India passport photo:

Background: No pattern, texture or shadow on background background should be plain white or light grey

Incorrect profile size: The size of your photo should be exactly 35x35 mm

No lighting: Your face should be evenly light, and no shadows or dark areas

Facial Expression: You must have a neutral look, closed mouth and eyes open

Contact lens: If you wear glasses, please make sure there are no glare reflections

It automatically corrects all said mistakes in PhotoGov and you can guarantee that your picture is legit every time

Key Features of PhotoGov

And Here's why PhotoGov is the easiest and slickest way to take your passport photo in India :

Crop

To crop your picture automatically into required 35x35

Resize

Resizes picture to the approved dimensions for Indian passport pics

Background removal

Automatically gets rid of distracting surface and replaces it with a compatible color (white or light grey)

Auto-adjustment

A set of quick process steps that will adjust lighting and noise so that you get great picture

How to take your own India passport photo

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 passport photo yourself:

1. Take a picture of 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)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Benefits of PhotoGov

Quick and easy: After uploading your selfie, we take care of the rest. At an affordable price: high quality output that does not demand a professional photo booth rate

Completely Compliant: Our system makes sure that every photograph taken passes with flying colours for an India passport photo

Available in Print and Online Versions: We got you ready for all kind of submissions

How to take India passport photos for babies and kids

When taking pictures of babies and children for passport, 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.

  • If you are photographing a newborn:
  • Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
  • Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

For slightly older babies:

  • Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
  • If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.

FAQ

Am using a selfie as passport for my India?

Yes, when it included all specification of official. We crop, resize & size your jabroni correctly

What should I wear for a passport photo my Indian?

Wear plain simple clothes in neutral color: Keep away from colourful or the decorative prints as they will be distracting on your face.

Can I smile for the photo?

Oh no, You gotta play it neutral no smiling and mouth closed. 6 LAST: How early can you get as an image?

Do I need a printed photo or will the digital version do?

One of our printable and digital solutions, so you can pick the way you like.

PhotoGov Lightner/Background Magnet

Yes, our system takes care of the lights and backgrounds to make it as per the govt. standard.

When does the photo gets rejected?

But if for some reason your photo fails to qualify, we will assist in fixing and re-submitting at no charge.

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