Indian passport photo requirements (51×51 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

Refer to Passport Seva and official circulars for the latest biometric and lighting requirements. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 51×51 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Square format

The image is square (approximately 51 × 51 mm). The face must occupy a specified percentage of the frame height; follow the official diagram for eye position and top-of-head margin.

Expression

Neutral expression, both eyes open, looking at the camera. No head covering except small religious articles that do not hide facial contours.

Background

Plain white or light-colored uniform background without border lines. Even lighting without shadows on the face.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Pick India and Passport for the square 51×51 mm (5×5 cm) output. Follow the official diagram for eye line and top-of-head margin. Export with enough resolution for sharp printing; Passport Seva uploads may enforce specific file size limits.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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