6 signs your photo will be rejected (check before you submit)
How to know if your photo will be rejected — pre-submit checklist before you finalise the form.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
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What it is, why it matters, and what to do — confirm on Indian passport photo size — 35×45 mm (2026 rules) or Photo size too large — how to get it under 20 KB or 50 KB.
Quick reference table
| # | Issue | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrong KB | Resize iteratively |
| 2 | Wrong pixels | Crop to notification size |
| 3 | HEIC format | Convert to JPG |
| 4 | Grey background | Retake with wall light |
| 5 | Face too small | Step back, crop tighter |
| 6 | Old studio print | Regenerate at 35×45 mm |
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