What is the required head height and eye-line position for a India passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 25.4mm and 35.1mm (50%–69% of total frame height, or 300–414px). The horizontal eye line must sit 27.9mm to 35.1mm (330–414px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm)?

The mandatory background color is Pure White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my India passport photo?

No. Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva / VFS Global) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 50.8×50.8mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 6 calibrated copies (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva / VFS Global) Specification

🇮🇳Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm)

Pre-calibrated to 2"×2" (50.8×50.8mm) at 300 DPI (600×600px) with Pure White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

6 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

20–200 KB

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Instant background removal, head-height alignment, and 6-photo 4×6" print sheet for Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm).

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) Size & Head Position

Pure White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

2" × 2" (50.8 × 50.8 mm) • 600×600px at 300 DPI (20–200 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

50% to 69% of frame (1"–1.38" / 25.4–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 59.5%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

55% to 69% from bottom (1.1"–1.38" / 27.9–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 62.0%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Mandatory
• Background: Pure White (#FFFFFF)

India Requirements Note

Accepted at all Indian Embassies, Consulates, and VFS Global centers worldwide.

Authority: Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva / VFS Global)Full Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	50.8 × 50.8 mm (2" × 2")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	25.4–35.1 mm (1"–1.38" / 50%–69%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	27.9–35.1 mm (1.1"–1.38" / 55%–69%)
Official Background Color	Pure White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Both Ears Must Be Visible
Portal File Size Window	20 KB to 200 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top India Photo Rejection Reasons

!Submitting traditional Indian 35×45mm size instead of the mandatory 2×2 inch (51×51mm) ICAO standard required by VFS Global & embassies
!Shoulders not square to the camera or both ears not clearly visible
!File size below 20 KB or exceeding 200 KB on Passport Seva portal

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying India pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 50.8×50.8mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (30.3mm) and places your eye line at 31.5mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 6-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 600×600px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva / VFS Global).

According to Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva / VFS Global), the official Indian Passport Photo (2×2 inch / 51×51mm) size is 50.8mm × 50.8mm (2" × 2"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 600 × 600 pixels with a file size between 20 KB and 200 KB.

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