Updated March 2026 · 6 min read

Passport Photo Size in India: 35×45 mm Complete Guide

Whether you are applying for a passport, visa, PAN card, or government exam, you will almost always need a standard passport-size photograph. Getting the dimensions wrong is one of the most common reasons photos get rejected online. Full guide: Passport photo size guide (ratio, pixels, 50KB) · Hindi: Passport size photo ka height width kitna hota hai?

Standard Indian Passport Photo Size

The most widely accepted size in India is:

• 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)
• Equivalent to approximately 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI
• Face should occupy roughly 70–80% of the photo height

Background & Appearance Rules

• Use a plain white or light-coloured background
• Face the camera directly — no sunglasses or hats (unless religious headwear)
• Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
• Recent photo — usually taken within the last 6 months

Other Common Sizes

Some applications ask for 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) photos — common for US visa applications. Always check the official notice before submitting.

Make a Passport Photo at Home

1. Stand against a plain white wall in good daylight.
2. Ask someone to take a straight, shoulder-up photo with your phone.
3. Open PhotoBandhu Passport Photo Maker.
4. Upload the photo and select the 35×45 mm preset.
5. Crop, adjust if needed, and download the print-ready image.
6. If the portal has a KB limit, use Compress to KB (50KB or 100KB presets).