India document photo requirements
India has 5 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
5 verified formats
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Aadhaar Card
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
OCI Card
51 × 51 mm · Plain light · Head 75-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
PAN Card
25 × 35 mm · Plain white · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-08-19
Indian Passport
35 × 45 mm · White
Verified · 2026-05-21
India Visa
51 × 51 mm · White or off-white · Head 49-69%
Verified · 2026-05-17
What most India documents share
- Photos taken within the last 6 months in most cases.
- Plain, evenly-lit background — colour varies by document; check each page.
- Head centred, looking directly into the lens, neutral expression.
- No glasses glare; tinted lenses not accepted.
- Digital uploads typically require JPEG with a per-portal weight limit.