Alexandr
Passport photo specialist · SelfieDoc
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About me
I break down passport photo requirements and check every rule against the official regulations. In my articles, each requirement links to its primary source.
I write about: Requirements and sizes Online applications
Experience
- I spent several years taking ID photos in a photo studio
- I have checked thousands of photos against official requirements
Articles 4
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Driving licence photo size for Sarathi: photo and signature upload rules
Sarathi photo and signature rules for a learner or driving licence: 420×525 px, 10–20 KB JPG, light background, signature 256×64 px, and when no upload is needed.
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Indian passport photo size: when you need one and what it must look like
When an Indian passport actually needs a photo: 4.5×3.5 cm prints for DPC, Speed Post and CSC, and the 630×810 px upload for applying from abroad.
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Nigerian passport photo size: what the NIS portal accepts
Nigerian passport photo for the NIS portal: 600×800 px, under 2 MB, white background, no glasses, ears visible. Plus the printed photos your guarantor signs.
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Russian passport photo: 35×45 mm size and all the requirements
Russian internal passport photo rules: 35×45 mm, white background, head size, glasses and clothing, straight from MVD Order No. 773, plus common myths.