Take or upload a photo. We prepare and check it so your Indian passport photo from abroad is compliant and ready to submit online.
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Included with your order
Your Indian passport photo from abroad order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.
Prepared for the mandatory online upload used by applicants applying for an Indian passport from abroad.
A separate version for the physical package, prepared for the market where the application is submitted.
You don't need to understand the rules for Indian passport photo from abroad. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.
We replace your surroundings with the plain white background required for the application.
We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.
We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.
Prepared in the format, aspect ratio and quality required for the online application.
We include a print sheet so you can get your copies without adjusting anything.
Verified official information
This page is for Indian citizens applying for or renewing an Indian passport from outside India. In this route, Passport Seva requires a digital photo upload and the Indian mission or its consular service provider may also request printed copies in the physical application package. Imagokit prepares both versions from one photo.
We correct the framing and prepare the plain white background while preserving your natural appearance.
Complete the application in Passport Seva for the relevant mission, upload the 630 × 810 px JPEG, and save or print the application form. Then submit or mail the package and the physical copies required by the checklist for your country of residence. The United States and Canada currently use 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) copies for this route.
Take or upload a recent front-facing photo, preferably captured from about 1.5 m away to avoid distortion. Keep the head straight, shoulders visible, eyes open and mouth closed. Remove glasses and use even lighting; Imagokit prepares the background, framing and final files.
You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.
Recommended capture distance: approximately 1.5 m
Position your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression. Hold the camera at face level.
Face a light source, such as an open window. Don't worry about the background — we'll replace it.
Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.
It is for Indian citizens applying for a new passport or renewal from outside India through Passport Seva and the relevant Indian mission or consular service provider.
This landing is designed for applications from abroad. Inside India, the photograph is normally captured during the PSK or POPSK appointment, so that route and its exceptions are different.
Yes. From one photo, you receive the 630 × 810 px JPEG for Passport Seva and a print-ready version for the selected consular market.
It must be a 630 × 810 px colour JPEG with a white background, centred face and approximately 80–85% face height.
The current VFS checklist for Indian passports in the United States asks for two identical 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photographs with a white background.
Current consular information in Canada specifies recent 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photographs. Check the checklist for your jurisdiction before sending the package.
No. The ICAO upload guidance says to remove glasses to avoid reflections and ensure the eyes are fully visible.
It must represent your current appearance and should normally have been taken within the last 6 months.
The background must be plain white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.
The process uses a digital photo, but the final channel may depend on your category, nationality, agent or consulate. Check the instructions for your specific application.
No. Indian passport photo from abroad requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.
No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.
It costs $1.95, a one-time payment with no subscription. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.
Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of India. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.
The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.
