What is the new Indian passport photo size in 2026?

Since September 2025, India uses the ICAO biometric standard. The required dimensions are 630×810 pixels (35×45 mm) in JPEG format, under 250 KB for domestic applications.

Can I use a square 2×2 inch photo for passport?

No. The old 2×2 inch square format is no longer accepted for passport applications. You must use the rectangular 630×810 pixel format. The 2×2 inch format is now only used for OCI cards and e-Visa applications.

What file size should my passport photo be?

For domestic Passport Seva applications, keep it under 250 KB. For applications abroad (consulate/VFS/BLS), keep it between 20 KB and 100 KB. We recommend aiming for 20-100 KB for safety.

Indian Passport Photo Size 2026: Complete Guide (630×810 Pixels)

What Changed in 2025-2026?

India switched to the ICAO biometric standard in September 2025. This means the old 2×2 inch square format is no longer accepted for passport applications. Instead, you need a 35×45 mm rectangular photo (630×810 pixels).

Indian Passport Photo Specifications

For Domestic Applications (Passport Seva Portal)

Requirement	Specification
Photo size (print)	35 × 45 mm
Pixel dimensions	630 × 810 pixels
Aspect ratio	7:9 (rectangular)
File format	JPEG (.jpg) only
File size	Under 250 KB (aim for 20-100 KB)
Background	Plain white
Face coverage	80-85% of frame
Photo age	Taken within last 6 months

For Abroad Applications (Consulate/VFS/BLS)

Requirement	Specification
Photo size (print)	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)
File format	JPEG
File size	20 KB – 100 KB

How to Prepare Your Passport Photo Online

Step 1: Take a Good Photo

Use your phone's rear camera
Stand near a window for natural lighting
Use a plain white background
Remove glasses (Passport Seva 2.0 rejects glasses)
Keep a neutral expression, mouth closed

Step 2: Convert iPhone HEIC to JPG

If you have an iPhone, your photos are saved as HEIC by default. Passport Seva requires JPEG. Use our free converter:

Convert HEIC to JPG →

Step 3: Resize to 630×810 Pixels

Use our resize tool to get the exact dimensions required:

Resize to 630×810 →

Step 4: Compress to Under 250KB

Make sure your photo is under 250KB (aim for 20-100KB for safety):

Compress to 100KB →

Step 5: Remove Background (Optional)

If your background isn't perfectly white, use our AI background remover:

Remove Background →

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Wrong dimensions — Using 51×51mm (square) instead of 630×810 (rectangular)
File too large — Smartphone photos are 3-8MB, portal max is 250KB
Wrong format — PNG or HEIC will be rejected, must be JPEG
Non-white background — Indoor lighting makes white walls appear cream
Wearing glasses — Passport Seva 2.0 AI rejects all photos with glasses
Digital editing — Beauty filters and AI skin smoothing are prohibited

Passport Seva 2.0 AI Screening

The new Passport Seva 2.0 portal uses AI to automatically screen photos. It checks:

Exact pixel dimensions (630×810)
File size (under 250KB)
Background color (must be white)
Face coverage (80-85%)
Glasses detection

If your photo fails any check, it will be rejected instantly — there's no manual correction window.

Tools You'll Need

HEIC to JPG Converter — For iPhone users
Resize JPG — To get 630×810 pixels
Compress to 100KB — To meet file size limits
Background Remover — For perfect white background
Image Enhancer — To adjust brightness/contrast