Passport Seva (Indian Passport Online Application)

Photo and supporting document specifications for Indian Passport online application via passportindia.gov.in. The online ICAO upload uses a 630 × 810 px photo on a plain white background.

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Important Submission Guidelines

The online ICAO-compliant upload is 630 × 810 pixels. Do not treat this pixel requirement as a 35 mm × 45 mm physical-size conversion.
Printed 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm instructions can apply to photographs submitted at specified collection centres; verify the route used for the application.
Background must be PURE PLAIN WHITE — light blue or patterned backgrounds are rejected.
Supporting documents (Birth Proof, Address Proof) must be clear PDFs under 1 MB.

Required Files (2)

File #1

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Passport Size Photograph

Mandatory

image

Recent colour photograph (630 × 810 px for the online ICAO upload) with plain white background. Approximately 80–85% face coverage.

Accepted FormatsJPG / JPEG

File Size Limit10 KB to 250 KB

Dimensions630 × 810 px

Resolution / DPI300 DPI

Background: Pure plain white background

Portal Instructions:

Recent colour photograph taken within last 6 months
Pure plain white background only
Full frontal face with neutral facial expression (eyes open, mouth closed)
Both ears must be clearly visible
No glare or reflections on spectacles; no sunglasses or caps

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JPEG / JPG / PNG

Max 250 KB

File #2

Required by Portal

Verified Portal Rules

Address Proof Document (Aadhaar / Utility Bill / Bank Statement)

Mandatory

pdf

Scanned copy of valid present residential address proof. Clear PDF under 1 MB.

Accepted FormatsPDF, JPG / JPEG

File Size LimitUp to 1 MB

Portal Instructions:

Scan at 200–300 DPI for high legibility
Must show candidate's full name and exact present address
Accepted: Aadhaar, Electricity/Water bill, Bank passbook, Rent agreement

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PDF Document

Max 1 MB

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