Passport Photo Guides
Country-by-country requirements, photo tips, and everything you need to avoid rejection.
Country Requirements
Indian Passport Photo Requirements 2026: The Complete Guide (Passport Seva, OCI, Visa)
India uses 3 different photo specs for passports, OCI cards, and visas. This 2026 guide covers exact sizes, pixel dimensions, ICAO rules, and the #1 mistake that gets your application rejected.
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Country GuidesUS Passport Photo Requirements 2026: Size, Rules & Tips
Official US passport photo size is 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) at 300 DPI. Learn all State Department requirements and how to avoid rejection.
12 min read
Country GuidesUK Passport Photo Requirements 2026: Complete Guide
UK biometric passport photo requirements: 35×45 mm, white background, no glasses. HMPO guidelines explained clearly with common rejection reasons.
12 min read
Country GuidesCanada Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Official Canada passport photo requirements: 50×70 mm, white background, neutral expression. IRCC guidelines with tips to avoid rejection.
12 min read
Country GuidesAustralia Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Australian passport photo requirements: 35×45 mm, white or off-white background, neutral expression. DFAT guidelines and top rejection causes.
12 min read
Country GuidesWhy Your Passport Seva Photo Upload Was Rejected (And How to Fix It in 30 Seconds)
Your Passport Seva photo upload failed? The #1 reason is the wrong pixel size. Learn exactly why the portal rejects your photo and how to get a compliant 630×810px image instantly.
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Country GuidesOCI Card Photo Requirements 2026: Exact Specs, Common Rejections, and How to Get It Right
OCI card photo getting rejected? This guide covers the exact 2026 specifications — size, pixels, file format, background — plus the 7 most common rejection reasons and how to fix them.
12 min read
Tips & Guides
How to Take a Passport Photo at Home with Your Phone (2026 Guide)
Take a government-compliant passport photo at home with your smartphone. Step-by-step setup for India, US, UK, Canada, and Australia — lighting, background, phone settings, and common mistakes.
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Tips & Guides10 Most Common Passport Photo Rejection Reasons (and How to Avoid Them)
These 10 mistakes cause most passport photo rejections. Learn exactly what to fix — lighting, glasses, expression, background, and more.
14 min read
Tips & GuidesCan You Wear Glasses in a Passport Photo? (2026 Rules)
Most countries ban glasses in passport photos. Find out the current rules for the US, UK, India, Canada, Australia, and what to do if you have a medical exception.
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Tips & GuidesPassport Photo Background Requirements: What Colours Are Allowed?
Plain white is required for most countries. Learn the exact background requirements for US, UK, India, Canada, and Australia passport photos — and what causes rejections.
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Tips & GuidesHow to Print Passport Photos at Home (or at a Lab)
How to print passport photos at home or at Walgreens, CVS, or a photo lab. Size guide for a 4×6 inch print sheet with multiple copies.
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Tips & GuidesPassport Seva Photo Upload Errors: What They Mean and How to Fix Them
Getting "Nothing found to be uploaded" or "isMobileDeviceDetected failed" on Passport Seva? This guide explains every upload error, what causes it, and how to fix it.
14 min read
Tips & GuidesPassport Photo: CVS vs Walgreens vs Online Tools — Price, Quality, and What Actually Works (2026)
Comparing CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Costco, and online passport photo tools on price, quality, compliance, and convenience. Which option actually gets your photo accepted?
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