Government Form Photo Guides
Find the exact photo size, DPI, format, and background requirements for every Indian government document, exam, and visa application.
Applying for a government document in India often requires submitting a photograph that meets very specific technical specifications — precise pixel dimensions, exact DPI, strict file size limits, and particular background colours. Each agency sets its own rules: the Income Tax Department for PAN cards, the Election Commission for Voter ID, the Ministry of External Affairs for passports, and the Union Public Service Commission for civil services exams.
An incorrectly sized photo is one of the most common reasons for application rejection in India. A rejected application means losing your processing fee, waiting another 15–30 days, and potentially missing critical deadlines for exams or travel. These guides explain exactly what each form requires so you can get it right the first time.
Government ID Cards
PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhar, Driving Licence, OCI Card, Ration Card, and other identity documents issued by Indian government agencies. These forms typically require passport-style photos with white backgrounds and specific pixel dimensions.
PAN Card Photo Size & Requirements Guide
Complete specs for PAN card photo — 200×276 px, 200 DPI, JPEG under 50 KB. Step-by-step guide with common rejection reasons.
Indian Passport Photo Size & Requirements
MEA guidelines for Indian passport photos — 35×45 mm, 300 DPI, white background. Learn the rules for glasses, accessories, and face coverage.
Voter ID Photo Size & Requirements
Election Commission of India photo specs for EPIC/Voter ID cards — 35×45 mm, 300 DPI, colour photo. Step-by-step conversion guide.
Aadhar Card Photo Requirements & Size Guide
UIDAI photo specifications for Aadhar enrollment and update. Learn the correct photo size, format, and background rules.
Driving Licence Photo Size in India
Sarathi/Parivahan photo requirements for Indian driving licence — 35×45 mm, 300 DPI, white background, max 50 KB. Step-by-step guide.
OCI Card Photo Size Requirements
Overseas Citizen of India photo specs — 600×600 px square, 200 DPI, white background, JPEG max 200 KB. Complete guide.
Ration Card Photo Size & Requirements
State-wise ration card photo specifications — 400×400 px, 200 DPI, white background. Covers NREGA and food security schemes.
Competitive Exams
Photo requirements for National Testing Agency (NTA) and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. These applications have strict deadlines — a rejected photo can mean a missed exam cycle.
NEET/JEE/GATE NTA Exam Photo Size Requirements
NTA exam photo specifications for NEET, JEE, GATE applications — 413×531 px, 300 DPI, white background, max 200 KB.
UPSC Civil Services Exam Photo Requirements
UPSC photo size guidelines for IAS, IPS, IFS applications — 800×800 px, 200 DPI, JPEG max 300 KB. Complete step-by-step guide.
Visa & International Travel
Photo specifications for Schengen (Europe), US, UK, and India e-Visa applications. Visa photo requirements vary significantly by country and often have stricter DPI and background colour rules than domestic documents.
Schengen Visa Photo Size & Requirements
VFS/ICAO photo rules for Schengen visa — 35×45 mm at 600 DPI, white background, max 500 KB. Detailed specifications for EU travel.
US Visa / Passport Photo Requirements
US State Department photo rules — 600×600 px, 300 DPI, white background, max 240 KB. Square photo format explained.
India e-Visa Photo Size Requirements
Indian e-Visa photo specs for foreign nationals — 400×400 px, 200 DPI, JPEG max 300 KB. Complete guide for visa-on-arrival applications.
UK Passport Photo Size & Requirements
HMPO photo rules for UK passports — 600×750 px, cream/light-grey background, 300 DPI. Covers the specific cream background requirement.
Professional Profiles
Photo specifications for professional networking platforms. While not a government document, getting your LinkedIn profile photo right can significantly impact your job search and professional networking.
LinkedIn Profile Photo Size & Tips
LinkedIn profile photo specs — 800×800 px, 300 DPI, any background. Professional tips for the best LinkedIn photo.
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