Whether you need a passport photo at all depends on who is applying and where. For an adult applying for a fresh or reissued ordinary passport in India, the photograph and biometrics are taken at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). You don't upload a photo with the online form and you don't carry prints.
Passport Seva says so in two places: its Getting Started guidance says applicants attend the centre so their photographs and biometrics can be taken there, and the PSK/POPSK visit section says Photograph is not required.
The online part is for filling in the form, paying and booking an appointment, for normal and Tatkaal applications alike. Check the fresh and reissue instructions and the Document Advisor for the papers to bring.
Which photo step applies to you?
| Application | Photo step |
|---|---|
| Adult fresh or reissue, in India | Taken at the PSK/POPSK; nothing to prepare |
| Child below four | One recent print, 35 mm wide × 45 mm high, white background |
| Through an Indian mission abroad | 630 × 810 px ICAO photo; the mission sets how it is handed in |
| OCI or Indian e-Visa | Square photo uploaded online, with its own rules |
Children below four: a printed photo
Passport Seva makes one exception: for an applicant below four years, carry a recent passport-size colour photograph measuring 4.5 × 3.5 cm (45 mm high, 35 mm wide) with a white background. The official photograph guidelines for children below four add a frontal, centred colour image, open eyes, even lighting, no shadow on the background and the face covering 80–85% of the photo. The India passport photo maker crops to that print size in your browser.
Applying through an Indian mission abroad
Indians living abroad apply through Indian missions and posts. The Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates portal asks you to pick your country or region first, because the filing steps differ by mission. Since 1 September 2025, those applications need ICAO-compliant photographs: the overseas ICAO photograph guidance asks for a colour image of 630 × 810 pixels, a white background and 80–85% face coverage. Check your mission's page for whether it takes the photo there or wants you to bring or upload one.
OCI and e-Visa photos are different again
The official OCI FAQ asks for an uploaded square photograph: at least 51 × 51 mm, 200–900 pixels on each side, JPEG/JPG, no more than 200 KB, on a plain light-coloured background that is not white. The Indian e-Visa guidance also wants a square JPEG, but between 10 KB and 1 MB, and allows a white background. Make each from your original photo rather than reusing the passport crop; the photo maker has a separate option for each.
easyPhoto is not a government service. It can set a photo's size, crop and background, but it cannot confirm your documents, eligibility or the decision on your application.
Frequently asked questions
Do ordinary adult applicants upload or carry a passport photo to a PSK or POPSK?
No. Passport Seva says applicants attend the PSK or POPSK so their photograph and biometrics can be taken there, and its visit guidance says a photograph is not required. This covers fresh and reissue applications made in India.
Is 630 × 810 px the Passport Seva upload size?
Not for an application made in India, where there is no photo upload. 630 × 810 px is the size in the ICAO photograph guidance for passport applications made through Indian embassies and consulates abroad.