Passport application photo guidance

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Last verified: 2026-09-10 · Passport Seva / Ministry of External Affairs

Application: Passport application
Cycle/context: Current guidance
Country/region: India

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Width Cm3.5

Height Cm4.5

Backgroundplain white

NotesThe booklet says a photograph is not required for applications submitted at PSK/POPSK, while other collection centres can require a recent colour photograph of 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm with a plain white background.

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