Glasses worn in photo
Remove all eyeglasses. VFS Global and Indian Consulates strictly reject photos showing frame obstruction or lens reflection.
在美国更新印度护照的完整指南:2x2 英寸照片规格、VFS Global 上传规则及档案编号查询。

Use a recent color photo taken within the last 6 months.
Keep a neutral facial expression with eyes open and mouth closed.
Do not wear spectacles, dark glasses, or tinted lenses.
Both ears should be visible with hair tucked behind.
Separate photo and specimen signature uploads according to VFS portal file limits.
Remove all eyeglasses. VFS Global and Indian Consulates strictly reject photos showing frame obstruction or lens reflection.
Use a pure white background. Off-white, grey, or textured backgrounds cause automated portal rejections.
The File Number is printed on the last page of your Indian passport (e.g. USA1000000000) and is required on VFS forms.
For Indian passports renewed in the US, select Indian Embassy / CGI (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, or Washington DC) as the issuing authority.
Complete your application on the Passport Seva NRI portal and note down your Application Reference Number (ARN) and File Number.
Capture your photo against a white wall, remove glasses, and crop to 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) or 600x600 px for digital upload.
Upload the 2x2 JPEG file and specimen signature to the VFS portal, then print physical copies if submitting a postal application.
官方照片规则严禁修改、美颜或滤镜照片。仅使用工作室进行合规性检测、裁切及背景处理。