Applying at a PSK or POPSK in India
Passport Seva states that the photograph is normally captured at the service centre. Applicants under four years old should carry a recent 4.5×3.5 cm photo with a white background. This page therefore starts with a 35×45 mm minor-reference crop, not a universal adult preset.
Applying through an Indian mission abroad
Overseas missions publish their own operational instructions. Many currently request a 2×2 inch ICAO-style photo, while other locations and services may differ. Use the selector to switch to 2×2 only after checking the mission serving your location.
Route check before crop
Choose the location, passport service and applicant age first. Do not rely on a search snippet that says “India passport size” without that context.
Photo quality remains important
Where a supplied photo is required, use a recent colour image, frontal view, natural appearance, clear focus, even lighting and a light or white background as specified by the responsible office.
Questions
Should an adult applying in India upload this file?
Usually no supplied photo is required at the PSK/POPSK; follow the current Passport Seva process.
Is 2×2 always correct overseas?
No. Check the specific Indian embassy or consulate.
Reviewed July 26, 2026. Official source: Passport Seva application process. Related: 2×2 maker · 35×45 maker.