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India passport photo requirements

Use the official Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs instructions as the source of truth for passport photos.

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Official resource language: English

Official guidance

Check the issuing authority’s current instructions

Requirements and submission methods can change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before preparing or submitting a photo.

View official India instructions

Opens the Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs website.

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