2 × 2 inch passport photo for Indian missions
Requirements
- Colour, 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm), clear continuous-tone print.
- Full face, front view, eyes open; full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred.
- Head height 1 to 1⅜ inch (25–35 mm); eye height 1⅛ to 1⅓ inch (28.6–33.9 mm) from the bottom.
- Plain white background, no distracting shadows.
- Coloured attire, for example a medium blue shirt; not patterned, textured or pure white.
- Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the facial features clearly shown. Natural expression.
How PersonPhoto frames a 2 × 2 inch photo
PersonPhoto sizes your head to about 30 mm, the middle of the allowed 25–35 mm, and places your eyes about 31 mm from the bottom, the middle of the allowed range. You can fine-tune it with Adjust framing.
2 × 2 inch or 3.5 × 4.5 cm?
Use whichever your application asks for. Global Passport Seva online uploads use 630 × 810 px (3.5 × 4.5 cm shape); some missions ask for printed 2 × 2 inch photos. See the Indian passport photo size guide for both side by side.
Make a 2 × 2 inch photo with a white background, sized to these limits.
Make my photoFrequently asked questions
How big is a 2 × 2 inch photo in mm?
51 × 51 mm. As a digital file at 300 dpi it is 600 × 600 pixels.
How big should my head be in a 2 × 2 photo?
From the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin: 25–35 mm (1 to 1⅜ inch).
Where should my eyes be?
28.6–33.9 mm (1⅛ to 1⅓ inch) from the bottom edge of the photo.
Can I wear a white shirt?
The guidance asks for coloured attire that is not pure white, so it stands out from the white background.
Sources
PersonPhoto is an independent service, not affiliated with the Government of India, MEA or Passport Seva. Acceptance is always decided by the passport office or mission.