Passport size photo sheet: 6 on 4×6, 30 on A4, and printing at 100%
Updated: 14 November 2026
A passport size photo in India usually means 35 × 45 mm, the size most forms, ID cards and many visas ask for. Instead of paying for a fresh studio sitting each time, you can lay out one good picture on a sheet and print it at any photo shop: six fit on a 4 × 6 inch print and 30 on an A4 sheet.
Quick answer
- Common size in India: 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm). Six fit on a 4 × 6 inch print; 30 fit on A4.
- Indian passport in India: the Passport Seva Kendra takes your photo at the appointment, so you don’t bring prints.
- Indian passport through a mission abroad: usually 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) on a plain white or off-white background. Check your mission’s page.
- Prints too small or too big? Print at “Actual size” or “100%”, never “Fit to page”.
Which size do you need?
| Where it’s for | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Indian forms, ID cards, many visas | 35 × 45 mm | Check the form; some exam forms instead set a file size in KB |
| Indian passport applied for in India | None needed | Photo taken at the Passport Seva Kendra |
| Indian passport or service at a mission abroad | 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) | Plain white or off-white background, full head visible |
| US visa and some other countries | 2 × 2 inch | Follow that country’s own rules |
Online exam forms usually want a digital file of a set size in KB, not a printed photo. For those, use the Exam photo & signature resizer; the exam photo and signature size guide lists the common limits.
How many photos fit on a sheet
| Paper | 35 × 45 mm photos | 2 × 2 inch photos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 inch photo print | 6 | 2 |
| A4 sheet | 30 | 15 |
A 4 × 6 print usually costs a few rupees at a photo shop, far less than a new studio sitting. Keep the sheet file on your phone and print another whenever you need more.
Taking a photo that passes
- Stand in front of a plain white or very light wall, with daylight on your face and no shadow behind you.
- Look straight at the camera, eyes open, mouth closed, with your whole head and the top of your shoulders in the frame.
- No caps or sunglasses. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your face is fully visible.
- Hold the phone at eye level, about an arm’s length away, to avoid a stretched face.
Why prints come out the wrong size
The sheet is drawn at exact millimetres. If the printer or the shop’s software “fits” it to the page, every photo is scaled and no longer 35 × 45 mm. Ask for 100% or actual size. Measure one photo with a ruler before cutting the whole sheet.
How to use the Passport photo sheet tool
- Open the Passport photo sheet and pick a recent photo.
- Choose the photo size and the paper (4 × 6 or A4).
- Drag and resize the box so your face is centred with a little space above your head.
- Download the PDF or JPG and print it at 100%.
Your photo is handled by your own browser and isn’t uploaded. To trim a picture first, use Crop image.
Limits
Photo rules belong to the office you apply to and change from time to time. This page doesn’t check your face position or background, and it can’t replace a white background. When the form or mission gives exact rules, follow them.
Sources
- Passport photo sheet: sizes and sheet layouts used on this page
- Embassy of India, Reykjavik: photograph specifications (2 × 2 inch, plain white or off-white background, full head)
- Consulate General of India, Hambantota: photograph guidance for applicants (PDF)
If this page and the official notice disagree, follow the notice.
FAQ
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