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IndianPassportPhoto

Indian Passport Photo for Minors

Take a photo of your child at home and get it professionally done and ready for Indian passport by IndianPassportPhoto.

Size
2 x 2 in (35 x 45 mm)
Digital Copy
630 x 810 px
Background
Plain White
Expression
Relaxed for babies under 1
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Upload your child’s photo

Choose a clear photograph with your child’s face visible.

or drag them here · up to 4 photos · JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC up to 15 MB each

Check the current instructions for your application before ordering prints.

Get Your Child’s Indian Passport Photo Ready

Preparing a photo of a child can be really exhausting and time consuming, more so, when it is for a government application like Indian passport. It becomes harder when the child is young, doesn't look at the camera, doesn't stay still, or cannot keep neutral expressions. For Indian passport applications, including passport renewal, it is important that the photo meets the specific guidelines.

We make photo preparation easier for parents. Upload your child’s photo, and we’ll help adjust the image size, prepare the background, and get it ready according to the applicable photo specifications.

How It Works

  • Upload your child’s photo: Choose a clear photograph with your child’s face visible.
  • Photo preparation: We help adjust the dimensions and background according to the selected requirements.
  • Review and Submission: We will review the photo to ensure it meets the guidelines before sending it.

What Passport Authorities Look for in Children’s Photos

  • Baby lying on a plain white sheet

    Baby held in a parent’s arm

  • A clear background

    Toys, dummies, or any object visible in background

  • Complete face visible and eyes open

    Face turned away

Indian Passport Photo Requirements for Minors

Indian passport photo for minor must meet the specific criteria for dimensions, size, background, and image quality. Requirements can vary depending on where you apply and whether your child is an infant, toddler, or older minor.

  • Clear facial visibility: Your child’s face should be clearly visible and in focus.
  • Suitable background: Use plain white or light-colored background. Ensure there are no objects in the background.
  • Natural appearance: Avoid filters, beauty effects, or edits that change your child’s facial features.
  • No other people or objects: Keep parents, toys, pacifiers, and distracting objects out of the frame wherever the applicable guidelines require it.
  • Correct photo dimensions: Follow the size and digital-image specifications for your application location.

Important: Some passport centres capture a child’s photograph during the appointment, while certain overseas application routes require printed photos or digital uploads. Check the current instructions for your application before ordering prints.

Make Your Child’s Passport Photo Preparation Easier

Getting a passport ready photo of a child takes patience. Let Documitra help with the preparation so you can focus on the rest of the passport application.

Upload your child’s photo today and let us help get it passport-ready.

FAQs

Q. Is the Indian passport photo requirements for adults the same as minors?
Minor applications offer some relaxation for Indian passport photo specifications. However, the extent of the relaxation depends upon whether the minor is an infant, toddler, or minor.
Q. What is the specified Indian passport photo size for minor applying from outside India?
If you are applying from outside India, then the specified passport photo size for minor is 2 x 2 inches or 35 x 45 mm. The dimensions for online submission will be 630 x 810 px at 300 DPI.
Q. What background can I use for passport photo for minor?
For passport photo for minor, you should use a white or light-colored background. If the minor is an infant or toddler, you can lay the child on a white bedsheet and take the photo. However, you must ensure that there are no objects, toys, or pacifiers in the background.
Q. Can I hold my baby for passport application for minor?
No, it is not wise to hold your baby for the photo for the passport application. The best strategy would be to lay the baby on a plain white or light-colored bedspread. Take the photo from an angle that makes the baby's face fully visible and eyes looking at the camera. For getting the photo refined and resized, you can take assistance of professionals.
Q. Can I take the photo of my kid at home for passport application for minor?
Yes, you can take the photo of your kid at home as long as the photo meets the specific requirements for the passport photo. For the best outcome, if your kid is an infant or toddler, take the photo against a white wall or bedspread. Use natural lighting and make sure the kid is looking at the camera. The face of the kid should cover around 70-80% of the photo.