Is the India passport photo the same as a US 2×2?
The printed square is the same 2×2 inches, but India may specify a larger face in the frame and a strictly white background. Follow Passport Seva examples, not only a US crop.
India Passport Photo – 2×2 Size and White Background
Passport Seva applications commonly ask for a 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) colour photo with a white background and a large, clearly visible face. Confirm the latest pixel and print rules on the official portal before you upload.
Verify with Passport Seva
Digital upload specifications (pixels, file size, format) are set in the live application form. Use passportindia.gov.in as the source of truth.
General India passport photo requirements (summary)
- Printed size commonly 51×51 mm (2×2 inches)
- Background: white, no shadows or objects
- Face typically occupies most of the frame (often about 70–80%)
- Ears visible in many published instructions; hair not covering the face
- Neutral expression; no sunglasses; uniforms usually not allowed
- Recent photo matching your current appearance
Why Indian passport photos get rejected
- Grey or off-white background instead of white
- Face too small in the square
- Heavy makeup or filters that change appearance
- Glare on glasses
- Wrong digital pixel size on the Passport Seva upload
Prepare an India passport-style photo
- 1
Read the current Passport Seva photo instructions
Note print size and any digital pixel limits shown in your form.
- 2
Take a portrait on a white or light wall
Even light from the front; camera at eye level.
- 3
Upload and choose the 2×2 inch preset
Centre the face so it fills the square as the portal examples show.
- 4
Check ears, background, and shadows
Zoom the preview. The background should read as white.
- 5
Export for print or portal upload
Print several copies on a 4R sheet, or resize to the portal’s pixel cap without stretching.
How AI Images Studio helps
- White background replacement
- Lighting cleanup
- 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) crop
- 4R sheet for multiple prints
What we do not claim
AI Images Studio does not guarantee Passport Seva acceptance. Match your file to the live form’s technical limits.
India passport photo — FAQ
Can I wear a hijab or turban?
Religious headwear is often allowed if the face is fully visible from forehead to chin. Confirm the current Passport Seva note for your case.
Can I take it with a phone?
Yes for the original portrait. Upload a sharp original file, not a screenshot, then crop to 2×2.
Related guides
Preparing an India passport photo?
Upload a portrait, apply 2×2, and download a clean file — then check Passport Seva.