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India document photo specifications — every type compared
India requires 5 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All India document photo specifications
Every document type India issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light | uidai.gov.in | |
| OCI Card | 51 × 51 mm | 75–80% | Plain light | ociservices.gov.in | |
| PAN Card | 25 × 35 mm | 70–80% | Plain white | tinpan.proteantech.in | |
| Indian Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 80–85% | White | mportal.passportindia.gov.in | |
| India Visa | 51 × 51 mm | 49–69% | White or off-white | indianvisaonline.gov.in |