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1. Check the official photo rules first
Start with Passport Seva or the relevant Indian mission instructions so you know which photo standard applies to your application.
Application guide
Indian passport application photo guide
Use this page to check the photo side of your Indian passport application and to keep the final submission simple, clear, and accurate.
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2. Take and review the photo with the app
Use IndiaPassportPhoto to check framing, background, and the overall look before you commit to the submission.
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3. Upload or print only after the final check
When you reach the photo step in your application, submit only when the photo looks clear, centred, and aligned with the instruction for that service.
Helpful next steps
If you are taking the photo at home, start with the official Passport Seva or Indian mission instructions, review the image in the app, and then submit only after the final check.