What to Wear for Your Indian Passport Photo
There are no strict official guidelines regarding clothes for Indian passport photo. However, you must wear something simple and comfortable that clearly contrasts with the background. The right attire for a passport photo helps make your application stronger.
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Clothes
Accepted
Rejected
Dark or colored top
White or very pale top that blends into the background
Plain fabric
Busy prints or logos near the neckline
Everyday clothing
Uniforms or anything resembling one
Glasses and face
Accepted
Rejected
Glasses removed
Glasses with glare or thick frames
Hair pulled back from the face
Fringe covering the eyebrows
Natural make-up
Heavy contour or filters that change your features
Head coverings
Turbans, hijabs and dupattas worn for religious reasons are accepted, provided the full face from chin to forehead is visible with no shadows. Caps, hats and hoods are not.
Jewellery
Small jewellery, a bindi or a nose stud is generally fine. Remove anything large or shiny. More detail in glasses, turbans and jewellery.
Clothing Tips for Indian Passport Photos
Follow these tips to take the correct picture for Indian passport applications:
- Wear Dark Colors: Shirts or tops with colors that clearly contrast the light background. For instance, dark green, navy blue, maroon or black.
- Wear Simple Outfits: Solid colors are typically accepted. Heavily printed shirts, too many patterns, or designs can defer from the applicant’s face.
- Avoid Uniforms: Do not wear official uniforms or camouflage clothing resembling uniforms.
- Keep Face Visible: Head coverings are not allowed, unless for specific religious reasons. However, you must keep your face visible from the bottom of the chin to top of the head.
- Avoid Glasses: Tints on glasses or glare or reflection can lead to application rejection. Therefore, it is best to avoid wearing glasses.
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