Preparing Your Photo for an Indian International Driving Permit
You need three passport-sized photos for your Indian International Driving Permit application. This guide helps you prepare your prints correctly.
Official Size Guidelines
Form 4A asks for three recent passport photographs[1]. It does not specify exact dimensions; 35 × 45 mm is a practical crop size, not an official requirement.
Since local offices can sometimes have slight preferences or unique local interpretations, it is always a smart idea to check with your regional issuing office before printing. Verifying the accepted dimensions beforehand saves you time and helps prevent any frustrating delays when you turn in your paperwork. Getting the right dimensions from the start protects your application timeline.
Required Number of Copies
Form 4A asks for three recent passport photographs[1].
Form 4A calls for three recent passport photographs[1].
Head Height and Framing Details
The cited central rules do not specify head height or top margins[2].
Keep your posture straight and look directly into the camera lens. Avoid tilting your head up, down, or sideways. A neutral head position helps the licensing officer clearly verify your identity against your other official identification documents.
Lighting and Camera Setup
Taking a clean photo at home requires careful attention to your surroundings and lighting. Stand facing a large, natural light source like a bright window to illuminate your face evenly. Avoid harsh shadows on one side of your face or behind your head by stepping slightly away from the wall behind you.
Have a friend or family member take the picture instead of trying to use a selfie mode on your phone. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to prevent lens distortion and keep your facial proportions looking natural.
Preparing Your Print Sheet
You need printed photographs to submit your application to the licensing office[1]. You can use the tool above to crop your digital photo to the common 35x45 mm size quickly and easily. The tool helps you place your cropped images onto a standard 4x6-inch photo template so you can print them affordably.
Once your 4x6 sheet is ready, save the file to your phone or a USB drive. You can take this file to any local photo printing kiosk and print it out as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo. Cut the individual pictures apart carefully using clean scissors or a sharp paper cutter.
Submitting Your Paperwork
Submit the application to the relevant State or Union Territory Licensing Authority. Form 4A asks for three recent passport photographs[1].
Review all local requirements before you make your trip to the office. Double-checking that your photos are freshly printed, correctly sized, and neatly cut keeps your application package complete. Careful preparation helps your paperwork move forward without unnecessary setbacks.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
Form 4A asks for three recent passport photographs[1]. The cited sources do not list specific photo rejection reasons.
Check the local licensing authority’s instructions before submitting your photos.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo do I need for an Indian International Driving Permit?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35x45 mm (1.38x1.77 inches) is the common size used in practice[1].
How many photos must I submit?
Form 4A asks for three recent passport photographs with your application[1].
Who issues the International Driving Permit in India?
The permit is issued by your State or Union Territory Licensing Authority[2].
Can I use the tool on this page to help format my photos?
You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the common 35x45 mm size and arrange it on a 4x6-inch print sheet.