Official guidelines for passport-size photographs
Visit Official Portal →Immediate (photo studio)
₹20-100 per set
Anyone
Everyone for passport, visa, government applications
Size: 2 inches × 2 inches (51mm × 51mm). White/light background.
Go to professional photo studio (not selfie).
Wear formal clothes. No sunglasses, hats (unless religious).
Face front, neutral expression, both ears visible, eyes open.
Get matte finish photos (not glossy for most applications).
Get 10-20 copies for multiple applications.
To update details on your Passport Size Photo Specifications — such as name, address, or date of birth — you typically need to submit a correction request at the issuing authority's official portal or office with supporting documents.
Go to the official portal linked to your Passport Size Photo Specifications (https://www.passportindia.gov.in).
Create an account or log in using your registered mobile number or existing credentials.
Find the "Update", "Correction", or "Modify Details" option for your Passport Size Photo Specifications.
Enter the correct information in the form and select the fields to be updated.
Upload valid documents that prove the correct information (e.g., new address proof, birth certificate).
Pay any applicable fee online. Many identity documents charge a nominal fee for updates.
Submit the request and note the reference number to track the update status.
You can download a digital copy of your Passport Size Photo Specifications from the official government portal. The digital version is legally valid as per Indian law and accepted everywhere the physical card is accepted.
Go to https://www.passportindia.gov.in and log in with your credentials or OTP.
Find the "Download", "e-Passport Size Photo Specifications", or "Digital Copy" option on the portal.
Verify using your registered mobile OTP, Aadhaar, or other credentials.
Your Passport Size Photo Specifications will be downloaded as a PDF or image file. Save it securely.
Upload or access your document on DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) for a government-verified digital copy.
After applying for or updating your Passport Size Photo Specifications, you can track your application status online using your application reference number or acknowledgment ID.
Go to https://www.passportindia.gov.in and look for the "Track Application" or "Check Status" section.
Enter the reference number, acknowledgment ID, or application number you received at the time of submission.
Complete verification as required by the portal.
View the current status — whether your Passport Size Photo Specifications is under review, approved, dispatched, or if any action is needed from your side.
2 inches × 2 inches (51mm × 51mm) with 70-80% face coverage.
No, glasses not allowed in passport photos (new rule).
White or light colored background. No patterns or shadows.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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