What are the exact dimensions for Indian passport photos?

The standard Indian passport photo dimension is 3.5 cm in width by 4.5 cm in height (35 x 45 mm or 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI) with 70% to 80% face coverage from chin to crown.

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Men's Formal Navy Suit & Pure White Background (35x45mm)

PRESERVE EXACT FACIAL IDENTITY: Maintain 100% identical facial bone structure, eyes, nose, lips, ears, age, and natural skin complexion from the reference photo. DO NOT alter, beautify, or distort the face. ONLY replace clothing with a sharp tailored dark navy blue business suit, crisp white collared shirt, and silk tie. Official passport standard 35x45mm format, front-facing looking directly into camera, neutral expression, pure solid white background (#FFFFFF), soft studio lighting, 300 DPI high resolution --ar 7:9 --cref [IMAGE_URL] --cw 100 --v 6.0

Women's Corporate Blazer & Studio Lighting (35x45mm)

PRESERVE EXACT FACIAL IDENTITY: Maintain 100% exact facial likeness and anatomy from the attached selfie. DO NOT alter, reshape, or airbrush the face. ONLY replace attire with a tailored dark charcoal corporate blazer and formal white blouse. Official passport standard 3.5x4.5cm, 70-80% face coverage, pure solid white backdrop (#FFFFFF), diffused studio lighting, 300 DPI photorealistic clarity --ar 7:9 --cref [IMAGE_URL] --cw 100 --v 6.0

Indian Passport & Visa Strict 70-80% Face Ratio (35x45mm)

PRESERVE EXACT FACIAL IDENTITY: Maintain 100% exact biometric facial likeness from reference photo. Official Indian Passport standard photograph, exact 35mm x 45mm dimensions (413x531 px at 300 DPI), 70% to 80% face coverage from chin to crown (31mm to 36mm face height), both eyes and ears clearly visible looking directly into camera, closed mouth neutral expression, formal attire, pure solid plain off-white background, shadowless even lighting across face --ar 7:9 --cref [IMAGE_URL] --cw 100 --v 6.0

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Target Dimensions: 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm)

Resolution: 300 DPI (Print Quality)

Pixel Size: 413 × 531 px

Official Passport Photo Rules

Face Coverage: Face must cover 70% to 80% of the photo area.
Background: Pure solid white or off-white backdrop with no patterns or shadows.
Expression: Neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.
Eyeglasses: Avoid flash reflections or heavy frames (no tinted sunglasses).
Attire: Formal/dark-colored collared shirt for contrast against white background.

Official Passport & Visa Photo Size Standards (Biometric Guide)

Official biometric passport standards require exact physical dimensions, high 300 DPI resolution, and specific face-to-frame ratios for 100% acceptance at embassies and government portals:

Country / Standard	Physical Dimensions	Aspect Ratio	Pixel Resolution (300 DPI)	Face Height Coverage (%)	Accepted Background
🇮🇳 India Passport / OCI / Seva Kendra	3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm)	7 : 9 (3.5:4.5)	413 × 531 px	70% to 80% (31-36 mm)	Plain White / Off-White
🇮🇳 Govt Exams (SSC, UPSC, NEET, IBPS)	3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm)	7 : 9 (3.5:4.5)	413 × 531 px	70% to 80% (Name & Date)	Solid White or Light Sky Blue
🇺🇸 US Visa (DS-160) & US Passport	2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)	1 : 1 (Square)	600 × 600 px	50% to 69% (25-35 mm)	Pure Solid White (#FFFFFF)
🇪🇺 EU Schengen Visa & UK Passport	3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm)	7 : 9 (3.5:4.5)	413 × 531 px	70% to 80% (32-36 mm)	Light Grey or Off-White
🇨🇦 Canada Visa & Passport	5.0 × 7.0 cm (50 × 70 mm)	5 : 7	591 × 827 px	60% to 70% (31-36 mm)	Pure Solid White
🪪 India PAN Card (NSDL / UTIITSL)	2.5 × 3.5 cm (25 × 35 mm)	5 : 7	295 × 413 px (200 DPI)	65% to 75%	Solid White Background
📮 NEET UG Postcard Photo Size	4 × 6 inches (10.16 × 15.24 cm)	2 : 3	1200 × 1800 px	80% Face with Candidate Name & Date	Solid White Background

How Many Passport Photos Fit on an A4 Paper Sheet?

A standard international A4 paper sheet (210 mm × 297 mm) can accommodate up to 49 passport photos in a high-density 7 rows × 7 columns studio grid, or 32 standard photos (8 rows × 4 columns) with generous cutting margins and crop lines.

Paper Sheet Size	Paper Dimensions	Passport Photo Size	Grid Arrangement	Max Total Photos
A4 Sheet (Maximum Density)	210 × 297 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm (Scaled Fit)	7 Columns × 7 Rows	49 Photos
A4 Sheet (Studio Grid)	210 × 297 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm	6 Columns × 7 Rows	42 Photos
A4 Sheet (Standard 35x45mm)	210 × 297 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm	4 Columns × 8 Rows	32 Photos
A4 Sheet (Spaced Grid)	210 × 297 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm	5 Columns × 6 Rows	30 Photos
4 × 6" Photo Paper	100 × 150 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm	2 Columns × 4 Rows	8 Photos
5 × 7" Photo Paper	127 × 178 mm	3.5 × 4.5 cm	3 Columns × 4 Rows	12 Photos

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According to the Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva) guidelines, passport photos must have a pure solid white or off-white background. Patterns, dark shadows, scenery, or colored borders are strictly rejected.