Indian Passport Photo Size Abroad: 630 × 810 Pixels (35 × 45 mm)

Official rules: 35 × 45 mm, 630 × 810 px, up to 250 KB, background: white. Source: indembassybern.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.

India Passport (Abroad) photo size at a glance

The India Passport (Abroad) photo is 35 × 45 mm, 630 × 810 pixels, uploaded as a file up to 250 KB, on a white background.

Printed size35 × 45 mm
In other units (a conversion)35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9
Pixels (official rule)630 × 810 pixels, colour
File sizeUp to 250 KB
BackgroundWhite
Head size80% to 85% of the photo height, chin to top of head
Sourceindembassybern.gov.in
Checked28 Sep 2026
Size diagram of the India Passport (Abroad) photo: 35 × 45 mm, with the head 80% to 85% of the photo height
The India Passport (Abroad) photo, drawn to its shape: 35 × 45 mm, with the head 80% to 85% of the photo height. From the official rules (indembassybern.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026).

What the official pages say about the India Passport (Abroad) photo

Indian missions now take passport applications made on version 2.0 of the Global Passport Seva portal, introduced by the Ministry of External Affairs. The embassy in Kuwait has accepted only forms filled on it since 17 October 2025, and Jeddah's consulate switched on 24 October 2025. Applicants upload the photograph, a scanned signature and every document themselves; Jeddah also lets the photo's soft copy go to its service provider (OSP). Bern made photo upload compulsory from 1 December 2025 and names VFS Global for submitting. In Kuwait, cases without prior police verification take 2 to 3 working days, excluding dispatch.

Mission notices set 630 × 810 pixels, 250 KB at most, a uniform background, preferably white, and a face filling about 85% of the image. The ICAO guidelines say 80 to 85%, on white. They also say photos should be unaltered by computer software, yet the Bern and Milan notices let anyone who cannot reach a studio even out the background and crop with paintbrush-type tools. Glasses come off to avoid reflections, and a turban must leave forehead and face uncovered. Supporting documents go up as PDFs, 1 MB in total, within 12 upload attempts.

Sources, checked 25 Oct 2026: Notice reg. ICAO Photo Requirements (Embassy of India, Bern), Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications (Embassy of India, Bern, PDF), SOP for document uploading in Applicant Portal, GPSP 2.0 (Embassy of India, Bern, PDF), Notice reg. mandatory uploading of ICAO photograph, signature and documents (Consulate General of India, Milan, 5 Dec 2025), Advisory on ICAO Compliant Photograph for Indian Passport Applicants (Embassy of India, Kuwait, 18 Nov 2025), Passport-Related Services and Revised Fees (Embassy of India, Kuwait, updated 18 Oct 2026), Important Notice for Indian Passport Applicants (Embassy of India, Kuwait, PDF) and Global Passport Seva Version 2.0 Guidelines (Consulate General of India, Jeddah, PDF).

How to make your India Passport (Abroad) photo

  1. Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white). Face a window for soft, even light.
  2. Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
  3. Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
  4. Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
  5. Upload it to the official application.

Questions and answers

What size is the India Passport (Abroad) photo?

The photo is 35 × 45 mm. Official pixel rule: 630 × 810 pixels, colour. SafeResize makes a 630 × 810 pixel file that meets it.

What is the India Passport (Abroad) photo size in cm, inches and pixels?

35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules. For the upload, the official pixel rule is: 630 × 810 pixels, colour.

What file size does the India Passport (Abroad) photo need to be?

Up to 250 KB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.

What background colour does the India Passport (Abroad) photo need?

White. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. The official rules do not allow edited photos, so SafeResize does not change the background for this document: a plain wall is the way.

How big should my head be in the India Passport (Abroad) photo?

From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 80% to 85% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.

Can I wear glasses in my India Passport (Abroad) photo?

The official rules say: Glasses off, eyes open, mouth closed, natural expression.

What size should the photo be for an Indian passport applied for abroad?

The notices from the missions in Bern, Milan and Kuwait give 630 × 810 pixels and a maximum of 250 KB. The face should cover about 85% of the picture (80 to 85% in the ICAO guidelines), on a white background.

I have used all my upload attempts on the passport portal. What now?

The Bern embassy's guide to the applicant portal allows 12 attempts in total, counting the photo and signature. Once they run out, it says to ignore that form and fill in and submit a new one.

Can I edit my photo myself for an Indian passport abroad?

The official pages disagree. The ICAO guidelines say photos should be unaltered by computer software, while the Bern and Milan notices allow an applicant who cannot visit a studio to make the background uniform and crop the face with paintbrush or similar tools.

Can I wear a turban in the photo?

Yes. The Bern notice says your forehead and face must stay clearly visible and not be covered by the turban. The guidelines allow head coverings for religious reasons only, with the face shown from chin to forehead and both edges.

What else do the India Passport (Abroad) photo rules say?

Face fills 80–85% of the photo (close-up of head and top of shoulders). Glasses off, eyes open, mouth closed, natural expression. No red-eye or shadows. Head covering only for religious reasons, with the full face showing. Supporting documents: PDF, 1 MB total, at most 12 upload attempts.

Which file format should I use?

Not stated (JPG is safest). SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.

Can I take this photo at home?

Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.

Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?

No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.

Please note: The official pages disagree on editing. The ICAO guidelines say photos should be unaltered by computer software, but the Bern and Milan notices let applicants who cannot visit a studio make the background uniform and crop the photo with paintbrush or similar tools.

Source: indembassybern.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

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