India Passport Photo Requirements — Printed & Digital (630×810px)
Professionally formatted India passport photos for US & Canada applicants. We provide the printed 2×2 inch format for VFS submission and the 630×810 pixel digital image for Passport Seva — compliance-checked and delivered same day.
Indian consulates and VFS Global require printed 2×2 inch photos for in-person submissions and a 630×810 pixel digital image for online applications. Photos must be high-resolution, full-face, in color, taken within the last 6 months — and no glasses per current guidelines.
Applicants in the United States must apply through VFS Indian Consular Application Centres.
Photo Size Requirements
| Format | Size | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Printed Photo | 2×2 inch (51×51mm) | In-person VFS / consulate submission |
| Digital Image | 630×810 pixels (35×45mm) | Online VFS / Passport Seva upload |
Printed — 2×2 inch
Digital — 630×810px
Full Requirements Checklist
- Size (printed): 2×2 inch (51×51mm) — head covering 70–80% of image.
- Size (digital): 630×810 pixels, JPEG — for VFS and Passport Seva online upload.
- Background: Plain white or off-white, no shadows, no patterns.
- Glasses: Not permitted — per updated ICAO and Indian consulate guidelines.
- Clothing: Colored clothing required. White or very light tops blend into the background and will be rejected.
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible.
- Head position: Centered, facing camera directly, both ears visible, no tilt.
- Recency: Taken within the last 6 months.
- Quality: High resolution (300–600 DPI), sharp, no shadows or flash reflections, no red-eye.
Source: VFS Photo Specification Document
India vs US Passport Photo — Key Differences
| Feature | India Passport | US Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Printed size | 2×2 inch (51×51mm) | 2×2 inch (51×51mm) |
| Digital size | 630×810 pixels | No fixed pixel requirement |
| Face coverage | 70–80% of photo | 50–69% of photo |
| Background | White / off-white | White / off-white |
| Glasses | Not permitted | Not permitted |
| Clothing color | Colored required | No restriction |
ICAO Digital Standards for Passport Seva
- Close-up of head and top of shoulders; face takes up 80–85% of the photograph.
- Photo must be in color; dimensions must be 630×810 pixels.
- Photos should be unaltered by computer software.
- Applicant looking directly at the camera, skin tones natural, eyes open and clearly visible.
- No hair across the eyes, no shadows or flash reflections, no red-eye.
- Mouth closed; photo not blurred.
- Full head visible from top of hair to bottom of chin; head not tilted.
- Head coverings only permitted for religious reasons; full face must be clearly visible.
Pricing
Place Your Order
Select your package, photo type, and delivery method — then pay securely via PayPal. You can also pay with Venmo or Zelle and save a few dollars (reply after ordering).
How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
Take a photo at home
Use your smartphone or digital camera. Plain background, good natural light, camera at eye level. No glasses, colored clothing.
Upload and pay
Upload your photo here and complete payment via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
Receive your photos
Same-day store pickup at Walgreens or CVS, digital delivery by email, or mailed within 2 business days.
Name Change After Marriage
Indian consulates in the USA require an Affidavit for Change of Name by Woman Applicant upon marriage. This requires a 2×2 inch joint photo of the couple. After placing your order, forward the PayPal confirmation email and let us know — we'll handle it.
Ordering from Canada
No problem. We email your photos on a 4×6 inch print format — printable at home or at any local photo store. You'll receive 6 properly-sized 51×51mm photos. The Consulate General of India in Toronto and Vancouver require the same specifications as Indian consulates in the USA.
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