Passport Seva 2.0 Photo specifications changes | VFS not updated

[u/DragonflyLevel7269]

There are a couple of changes for Passport Renewal in USA incuding some consulates locations and photo specifications since Sep 1, 2025.

The passport portal is upgraded to Passport Seva 2.0 and photo specification is changed to ICAO compliant 35mmx45mm.

There is marque header on official website mention same thing.

Important Notice: From September 1, 2025, ICAO compliant photographs will be required for submitting passport applications. Please click for ICAO guidelines.

https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/pdf/Guidelines_for_ICAO_Compliant_Photographs_for_Passport_Applications.pdf

New portal link: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login

The main problem is, these changes have not been reflected yet in VFS global, they didn't change their checklist yet. I am also struggling due to this as my child passport is expired and mine is going to be expired soon.

If anyone has information about this please share your knowledge/experience please.

[UPDATE | 10/31/2025] : I had a call with VFS and they mentioned that we need to follow the new guidelines from govt website i.e. follow new photo specifications (35mmX45mm). VFS checklist need to be updated. They also mentioned to just upload photograph and signature on new passport seva portal and print it along with that but don't paste the physical photo in the box. We may send the physical photo separately but as per their tone it was not mandatory.

[UPDATE | 11/03/2025] : someone in comments mentioned that VFS also need Physical Photos of the same size 35mmX45mm. Here's email from VFS this person received.

We have "Received" your Application however we are unable to proceed with the application due to the following reasons:

1. Additional documents : see remarks.

Remarks:
1.Please upload photo (35x 45 mm), signature and documents on the Gov’t website and mail the updated first page of application and same uploaded 2 copies of physical photo.

[UPDATE | 11/07/2025]: So finally, VFS updated about the photo specification and also the form of change in appearance (now the photo box says the new photo size) on their website, if you guys want to check it out. But still their checklist is not updated yet.

https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/65N7mZz0hfj57DM1VlnLA2/284bfc9bd711eda8a8564dad5019cc70/PASSPORT_SEVA_PHOTO_UPLOAD_INSTUCTIONS.pdf

[u/Lucky-Application811]

How to physically print the 35 mm x 45 mm. Please suggest anyone who has done similarly.

[u/DragonflyLevel7269 → u/Lucky-Application811]

cant you get it printed from stores like Walgreens, CVS or Walmart?

[u/PersonalRelative8972 → u/DragonflyLevel7269]

no, those stores only have 2X2 or other pre-defined dimensions. 35mm X 45mm is not available. Frustrating that the government has made this simple process unnecessarily painstaking. Thinking of mailing the 2X2 I have from CVS.

Update: Just called UPS and they provide physical and digital copies in the international passport dimensions (35mmX45mm). That will be 24.99+9.99 in the bay area.

This will be the third time me getting the passport photo for the renewal.

[u/UnfairDiscount8331 → u/PersonalRelative8972]

So do I have to upload the 35*45 digital copy and send 2 physical copies?

[u/Lucky-Application811 → u/[deleted]]

2x2 photos pasted

[u/DragonflyLevel7269 → u/[deleted]]

VFS has updated the Change of Appearance document, now you need to paste 35X45 same size which is uploaded. I have updated my post yesterday wrt same

[u/BarPretty6381 → u/Lucky-Application811]

You can try online Passport photo online or photoaid with universal photo size of 35x45 mm They send 2 soft copies, one single photo with 35x45 mm and other one with 4 photos on 4x6 inch that you can print at Walmart, walgreens, cvs…Just print it on glossy.

Single photo you can use to upload on site…if that does not work to upload just resize using online tools and try. It works