What size is an India passport photo?
TL;DR An India passport photo is 51 × 51 mm on a plain white background, supplied at 600 × 600 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 3 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | plain white (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 3 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- 51 x 51 mm for a renewal submitted in Singapore — not the 35 x 45 mm used inside India
- One photograph, not older than three months
- Dark-coloured clothing, frontal view, no uniform
- Ears, forehead and chin fully visible; no shadow on face or neck
Can I wear a head covering?
A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-02. Published by the issuing authority: www.blsinternational.com. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is an India passport photo?
- An India passport photo is 51 × 51 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 600 × 600 pixels (300 DPI), on a plain white background.
- Can I take an India passport photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 51 × 51 mm on a plain white background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must an India passport photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 3 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in an India passport photo?
- A habitually worn religious or cultural head covering — a tudung, hijab, turban, kippah or songkok — is generally permitted, provided your face stays visible: forehead edge, both cheeks, jaw line and chin.
- How much does an India passport photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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