Indian PAN Card Photo in the UK
25 × 35 mm · white background · Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
The Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency) asks for an Indian PAN Card photo of 25 by 35 mm. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Two recent colour photographs. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. The face takes 70 to 80 percent of the image, chin to crown. If you apply online (Protean online PAN (scanned upload)), the file must be as a JPEG, no larger than 20 KB. Upload your picture and we size it for the Indian PAN Card, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 25 × 35 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 20 KB, for Protean online PAN (scanned upload) |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Two recent colour photographs; Do not staple or clip the photos to the form; Sign or put your left thumb impression across the photo on the left of the form (partly on the photo, partly on the form); The face must be clearly visible |
Do
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Indian PAN Card photos
What size is an Indian PAN Card photo?
Indian PAN Card photos are 25 × 35 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.
What background does an Indian PAN Card photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in an Indian PAN Card photo?
Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible with no glare or tinted lenses.
Can I smile in an Indian PAN Card photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take an Indian PAN Card photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, up to 20 KB, for Protean online PAN (scanned upload). Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does an Indian PAN Card photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency) (tin.tin.proteantech.in).
Rules last checked against Income Tax Department (via Protean eGov, authorised PAN agency) on 12 October 2026.
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