Indian Surrender Certificate Photo in the US
35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions)
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
An Indian Surrender Certificate photo for the Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions) is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Online, Passport Seva mission portal takes an upload as a JPEG, no larger than 250 KB. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 36 to 38 mm on the print. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Uniform lighting, no shadows or flash reflections. We make the Indian Surrender Certificate photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 244 KB, for Passport Seva mission portal |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 80–85% of the photo height (36–38 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings only; the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Colour photo, unaltered by computer software; Look directly at the camera, mouth closed, eyes open; Uniform lighting, no shadows or flash reflections; Full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, centred |
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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 Surrender Certificate photos
What size is an Indian Surrender Certificate photo?
Indian Surrender Certificate photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 80–85% of the photo height (36–38 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Indian Surrender Certificate 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 Surrender Certificate photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Indian Surrender Certificate photos. Glasses must be taken off to avoid reflections.
Can I smile in an Indian Surrender Certificate photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious reasons. Religious head coverings only; the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible.
Can I take an Indian Surrender Certificate 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 Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions). 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 244 KB, for Passport Seva mission portal. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does an Indian Surrender Certificate photo cost in the US?
$8.99 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: Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions) (indembhelsinki.gov.in).
Rules last checked against Ministry of External Affairs (Indian missions) on 12 October 2026.
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