India on PassphotoLabshttps://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/tags/india/Recent content in India on PassphotoLabsHugoenMon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000Passport Photo for India, China, Thailand & Japan: All Requirementshttps://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-requirements-asia-india-china-thailand-japan/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.passphoto-labs.at/en/blog/passport-photo-requirements-asia-india-china-thailand-japan/<p>Asia is one of the most popular travel destinations for European tourists — but when it comes to passport photo requirements, every country has its own rules. India requires a square format, China has a unique custom size, and Thailand and Japan follow the ICAO standard with subtle differences. To make sure your visa application doesn&rsquo;t get rejected over a photo, here&rsquo;s everything you need to know.</p> <h2 id="requirements-at-a-glance">Requirements at a Glance</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Criteria</th> <th>India</th> <th>China</th> <th>Thailand</th> <th>Japan</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Size</strong></td> <td>51 x 51 mm</td> <td>33 x 48 mm</td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> <td>35 x 45 mm</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Background</strong></td> <td>White</td> <td>White</td> <td>White</td> <td>White or light grey</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Face height</strong></td> <td>50–70%</td> <td>70–80%</td> <td>70–80%</td> <td>70–80%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Glasses</strong></td> <td>Allowed (no glare)</td> <td>Not allowed</td> <td>Not allowed</td> <td>Allowed (no glare)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Ears visible</strong></td> <td>Recommended</td> <td>Required</td> <td>Recommended</td> <td>No requirement</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Recency</strong></td> <td>Max. 6 months</td> <td>Max. 6 months</td> <td>Max. 6 months</td> <td>Max. 6 months</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Digital format</strong></td> <td>JPEG, 10 KB–1 MB</td> <td>JPEG, 40–120 KB</td> <td>JPEG, max. 5 MB</td> <td>JPEG</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="india-square-format-like-the-usa">India: Square Format Like the USA</h2> <p>India uses the same square format as the United States — 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches). This size is uncommon in Europe, which means standard passport photos from a local photographer typically won&rsquo;t work.</p>