Photo upload for Global Passport Seva (GPSP 2.0)

Quick answerSince 1 December 2025, Indian missions using Global Passport Seva 2.0 ask applicants to upload their own ICAO-compliant photo with the application. It must be a colour photo of 630 × 810 pixels with a white background, a front view of your full face with eyes open and mouth closed, and the face filling 80–85% of the photo.

The requirements

From the GPSP 2.0 notice published by Indian missions:

Close-up of the head and top of the shoulders, with the face taking up 80–85% of the photograph.
Colour, 630 × 810 pixels.
White background.
Looking directly at the camera, eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed, natural expression.
Uniform lighting, natural skin tones, no shadows, no flash reflections, no red-eye.
Taken from about 1.5 metres away, not too close, and not blurred.
Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred and not tilted. Glasses off to avoid reflections.
Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the facial features clearly shown.
Photos should be unaltered by computer software.

Step by step

Take a photo in good daylight, facing a window, ideally with someone else holding the phone at eye level about 1.5 m away. Full tips here.
Make it 630 × 810 px with a white background. PersonPhoto does this from a selfie or an upload, and shows a preview first.
If your mission asks for the face to fill 80–85% of the photo, open Adjust framing → Size in PersonPhoto and make your head larger until it does.
Check the result against the list above: eyes open, mouth closed, no glare, nothing cut off.
Upload the JPEG in the photo step of your Global Passport Seva application.

A note on "unaltered by computer software"

The guidelines say photos should not be altered by software. PersonPhoto only replaces the background and straightens and crops the photo. It never retouches your face. Acceptance is always decided by the mission, so if you're unsure, ask them or use a studio photo.

Applying in India?

Applicants at Passport Seva Kendras in India usually have their photo taken at the appointment. Check your appointment instructions. Printed passport-size photos are still needed for many other forms, visas and exams; see the Indian passport photo size guide.

Make a 630 × 810 px photo with a white background, ready to upload.

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Frequently asked questions

What size photo does Global Passport Seva accept?

A colour photo of 630 × 810 pixels with a white background, where the face fills about 80–85% of the photo.

Can I use a photo taken on my phone?

Yes, as long as it is sharp, evenly lit, taken from about 1.5 m away with a neutral expression, and converted to 630 × 810 pixels with a white background.

Why was my Passport Seva photo rejected?

Common causes are a background that is not white, shadows, glasses glare, an open mouth, a tilted or cut-off head, a face that is too small, or a blurry photo.

When did the GPSP 2.0 photo upload start?

Indian missions announced that from 1 December 2025 applicants must upload an ICAO-compliant photo themselves on Global Passport Seva 2.0.

Sources

Indian High Commission, Gaborone: Global Passport Seva 2.0 photo guidelines

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.