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Official India Standard

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Simple Workflow

How to create the perfect passport photo?

In just a few simple steps, our AI system generates official-compliant passport photos for you.

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1. Upload Photo

Take a photo with your phone or upload an existing one. No professional equipment needed.

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2. AI Processing

Automatically crops, resizes, removes background, and optimizes biometric features.

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3. Compliance Check

Smart algorithms check if the photo meets official standards (lighting, angle, expression, etc.).

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4. Download & Use

Get high-quality digital photos or printable sheets for online applications or printing.

Photo Tips

How to take a compliant passport photo at home?

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Lighting is Key

Face a window to use natural light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent shadows. Ensure even lighting on your face.

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Keep Distance

Stand about 1.5m from the camera and 0.5m from the wall (to avoid shadows). Do not use selfie mode.

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Correct Posture

Face the camera directly with head straight. Look at the lens with a neutral expression (no smiling or teeth visible).

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Photo Guidelines

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Avoid Selfies

Selfies cause wide-angle distortion. Ask a friend to help or use a tripod/timer.

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Dress Code

Wear casual daily clothes. Avoid uniforms. Dark colors contrasting with the background (usually white) are recommended.

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Face Visibility

Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes. No hats/head coverings unless for religious reasons. Glasses should generally be removed.

Common Rejection Reasons

Ensure your photo is accepted the first time by avoiding these common errors.

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Bad Lighting

Uneven lighting or strong shadows on the face or background are the most common reasons for rejection.

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Glasses & Glare

Glasses often cause glare or hide eyes. Most countries now recommend removing glasses entirely.

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Wrong Expression

Smiling or opening mouth is usually forbidden. Maintain a neutral expression with eyes open.

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Incorrect Size

Submitting a photo with wrong aspect ratio or low resolution will result in immediate rejection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! Our tool is designed to process photos taken with smartphones. Just ensure you have good lighting and a neutral expression.
You don't need to manually remove it. Our AI automatically removes the background and replaces it with the correct color required by the official agency.
Yes, after processing, you can download a 4x6 inch printable sheet template that you can print at any local photo store or home printer.
We use advanced AI to verify photos against official standards. However, if your photo is rejected due to our processing, please contact support for a full refund or free retry.

Indian Visa Photo Requirements

A photo for a visa to India must be taken in the last six months, measure 2x2 inches (51x51 cm), and be in color. However, there are more requirements to follow.

Here’s what your visa photo must look like:

  • Background: Plain white or light-colored
  • Head measurements: Between 1 and 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm)
  • Eye height: Between 1⅛ and 1.3 inches
  • Position: Full frontal view with eyes open and mouth closed
  • Composition: Ears, neck, and upper shoulders must be visible
  • Quality: Free of blur, shadows, or pixelation
  • Alterations: No digital edits or enhancements
  • Resolution: 300 DPI
  • Print: Thin matte or glossy photo paper

Additional guidelines

Aside from specific visa photo dimensions or background, your picture must adhere to several additional rules:

  • Hair: Ensure the hair doesn’t cover your eyes, eyebrows, or ears. Tie your hair back or tuck it behind your ears.
  • Facial expression: Look directly at the camera and maintain a neutral expression (no smiling).
  • Lighting: The picture must be evenly lit; under or overexposure is unacceptable.
  • Clothes: Uniforms and white-colored clothes are prohibited.
  • Headgear: Allowed only for religious reasons. Ensure the covering doesn’t obstruct your face.
  • Glasses: You can wear thin-framed prescription glasses with transparent lenses. The glasses can’t cause reflections, glare or obscure your eyes.
  • Extra rules: The photo mustn’t have borders.

Indian visa photo requirements for infants

Indian visa photo requirements for children under 10 (including infants) are more relaxed regarding head size and positioning, eye height, and facial expression. For example, an infant’s head can be slightly tilted, and they’re allowed to grimace.

However, only newborns and babies under one can have their eyes closed.

Note also that your child must be the only subject in the photo; you can’t hold the baby, and they’re not allowed to have toys or pacifiers around.

The rest of the rules (size, background color, or quality) are the same as for adult visa photo applicants.