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Professional Indian Passport & OCI Photos Without The Studio Price

Create Indian passport, OCI, visa & surrender certificate photos instantly — trusted by thousands of successful applicants

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$14.99 First Download FREE!
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BLS India Compliant

Why Choose PhotoPass?

BLS India Compliant

Your photos will meet all specifications required by BLS India for passport, OCI and visa applications.

  • White background
  • Proper resolution
  • Under 240KB file size

Save Money

Create and print your passport photos for a fraction of studio prices.

  • First download FREE!
  • Additional downloads only $2.99
  • Save $10-15 per person
  • Print at home or local store

Quick & Convenient

No appointment needed, no waiting in line at a photo studio.

  • Upload from any device
  • Instant processing
  • Download immediately
  • Print at your convenience

Advanced Features

Photo Processing

Professional Photo Processing

Optimized for Indian passport renewal, OCI, visa, and surrender applications. Our tool produces high-quality 300 DPI photos suitable for glossy printing as required by Indian consulates and BLS centers.

Background Options

Smart Background Options

Supports both white backgrounds (for passport/visa) and light-colored backgrounds (for OCI), with intelligent face detection and auto-centering technology.

Don't Have a Studio? No Problem.

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Stand against a white or off-white wall
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Ensure the room is bright, with no shadows on your face
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Keep a neutral expression (mouth closed, eyes open)
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Hold your phone at eye level, arm's length away
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Ask someone to help or use the self-timer
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Remove glasses and headwear (unless required for religious reasons)
Example of a properly taken passport photo
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Pro Tips
  • Use natural lighting when possible (near window)
  • Avoid patterned or dark clothing
  • Make sure your face takes up 70-80% of the frame
  • Take multiple shots and select the best one
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Indian Passport: Specific requirements apply

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Indian Passport: Specific requirements apply

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Where to Print Your Photos

Print your passport photos affordably at various locations:

  • Local Photo Centers - Print multiple passport photos per sheet
  • Copy & Print Shops - Professional printing services
  • Passport Office Services - Standard photo printing
  • Home Printer - Use photo paper for best results
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A family of 4 can save up to $60!

What Our Users Say

"I saved over $30 creating passport photos for my family of 4. The process was simple and the results were accepted without any issues!"

swetha Bharathi M.
Chennai, India

"I was skeptical at first, but my OCI application went through without any issues with the photo I created here. The free download was a nice bonus!"

Raj P.
Mumbai, India

"Quick, easy and affordable! I was in a rush for my passport renewal and this saved me a trip to the photo studio. Printed at Walmart for less than a dollar."

Lavanya R.
Delhi, India

Official Photo Guidelines

Updated May 2025 requirements for Indian documentation

Photo Size

2x2 inch (51x51 mm)

Resolution

300 DPI; 350x350 px min, 1000x1000 px max for digital

Background

White (Passport, Visa), Light-Colored (OCI)

Expression

Neutral expression, eyes open, no smile

Clothing

Dark solid tops, avoid white clothing

Digital Format

JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB for uploads

Printing

Glossy photo paper required

Official Resources

CGI Toronto CGI Vancouver BLS India Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our tool processes your photos to meet all Indian consulate and BLS center specifications, including proper background color, sizing, and compression requirements. Thousands of users have successfully used our service for Indian passport renewal, OCI, surrender certificates, and visa applications.

Absolutely! Your first photo download is completely free. If you need additional downloads or want to process more photos, we charge a small fee of $2.99 per download. This is still much cheaper than going to a photo studio or pharmacy.

After downloading your passport photo, you have two convenient options:
  • Option 1: Download our special 4x6" printable sheet with 6 passport photos (recommended)
  • Option 2: Download a single passport photo and print as needed

Where to print your 4x6" sheet:

  1. Walmart Photo Center - As low as $0.60 per 4x6" print
  2. Staples Copy & Print - Standard photo printing services
  3. Local photo shops or drugstores
  4. At home using photo quality paper

Just cut along the gray lines on the printable sheet to maintain the dimensions for each individual photo.

For best results: use a plain white wall as background, ensure even lighting on your face (no harsh shadows), look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, remove glasses, and wear dark-colored clothing. Position your face to take up about 70-80% of the frame.

How to Print Your Photos

Printing at Walmart Kodak Moments Kiosk

Follow these simple steps to print your passport photos at any Walmart photo center.