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Indian passport renewal photo in the UK

Quick answer

For Indian passport renewal through VFS in the UK, the photo is a 630×810 pixel JPEG (35×45 mm) on a plain white background, with glasses off. TravelPrepKit uses a 20–200 KB preparation target; follow the live portal’s upload limit.

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Last checked 7 Sep 2026 against Consulate General of India — ICAO guidance · VFS UK — passport renewal checklist · VFS UK — Passport Services · India requirements

In this guide
  1. Official screenshots and examples
  2. Every requirement
  3. Questions

Visual guide · reviewed 9 Oct 2026

Official screenshots and examples

These are pages from government-published guidance, not a live application. Read the current upload instructions and your mission's checklist before filing. Never copy the example applicant details. These central government specifications and mission examples help explain the upload. They are not a UK document checklist. Confirm your UK mission's current instructions before your appointment.

  1. 1. Read current passport photo guidance

    The mission’s current page specifies an unaltered 630 × 810 pixel photograph, white background, visible eyes, neutral expression and even lighting. This is public guidance, not an authenticated upload screen.

    Public guidance / blank form · 8 Oct 2026.

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  2. 2. Find the photograph and signature upload

    In the mission portal's My Applications area, open the menu for your application and look for Upload Recent Photograph/Signature. Upload Supporting Documents is a separate option. The live portal may change the wording or order.

    Official example · Nov 2025 manual · p. 1.

    Full image Official source

Every requirement

Indian passport photo — UK (VFS / HCI London), as last checked on 7 Sep 2026. Each rule says how to fix a file that fails it. Preparation ranges used by TravelPrepKit are tool targets; follow your live portal’s upload limits.

JPEG format

image/jpeg

JPEG only.

If it fails: Will be exported as JPEG.

File size 20–200 KB

20.0 KB – 200.0 KB

VFS lists pixels, not a tight byte cap. Stay inside a practical 20–200 KB window.

If it fails: Drop the photo — it will be compressed into 20–200 KB at 630×810.

630×810 pixels

630×810 px (35×45 mm)

Exact ICAO digital size used by UK VFS: 630 px wide by 810 px high (35×45 mm).

If it fails: Will be cropped and resized to 630×810.

7:9 portrait

7:9 (35×45 mm)

35×45 mm. A square e-Visa JPEG will be rejected.

If it fails: Will be cropped to 7:9.

White background

Plain white background.

If it fails: Stand on a white wall, or let auto-whiten a near-uniform background.

No shadows or patterns

Near-uniform background. No flash reflection on the face.

If it fails: Retake on a plain white wall, a step away from it.

Single face

exactly 1

One person only, looking at the camera.

If it fails: Frame only the applicant.

Face 80–85% of the photo

Close-up of the head and top of the shoulders so the face fills most of the 35×45 mm frame.

If it fails: Auto-crop targets an ICAO 35×45 portrait. Retake if hair or chin is cut off.

No glasses

UK VFS: take glasses off so there is no reflection and the eyes are fully visible.

If it fails: Remove glasses and retake.

Eyes open, mouth closed

Full face, front view, eyes open, mouth closed, natural expression.

If it fails: Look straight at the camera with a relaxed, closed-mouth expression.

No head covering

Hats and caps are not permitted, except a documented religious covering that does not hide the face.

If it fails: Remove hats and fashion headwear. If you wear a covering for religious reasons, the face from chin to forehead must still be visible.

Questions

What photo size does VFS UK use for Indian passports?

For the digital upload, use a JPEG 630 pixels wide by 810 pixels high. The UK renewal checklist asks for printed 35×45 mm photos matching the image uploaded online. Check that checklist for your selected service's recency and print requirements.

Can I use a UK passport photo from a photo booth?

Only if it meets the same rules: white background, face filling about 80–85% of the frame, no glasses. Upload it to check it for free before you use it.

Is the UK renewal photo different from the standard one?

No. It is the same 630×810 ICAO photograph; VFS UK repeats the no-glasses rule.

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