Price Comparison (2026)
Indian passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with a white background. Here’s what you’ll pay depending on where you get them.
| Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Kindro (DIY) | Free + ₹5-10 print | 4 photos (4×6 print layout, 300 DPI) |
| Photo studio (local) | ₹100–300 | 4–8 printed photos |
| Online services | ₹50–200 | Digital file only (printing extra) |
| PSK photo counter | ₹50–100 | Photos taken at Passport Seva Kendra |
| Stationery / Xerox shop | ₹30–80 | Basic photos, quality varies |
Photo Studios (₹100–300)
Most photo studios near Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) or Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) charge ₹100–300 for a set of passport photos. They take your photo, print it on the spot, and usually give you 4–8 copies. The quality is generally reliable, but prices are higher in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
The main drawback: if your photo gets rejected at the PSK counter, you’ll need to pay again for retakes. Studios near government offices know this and sometimes charge a premium.
Online Services (₹50–200)
Online passport photo tools charge ₹50–200 for a digital file that you print yourself. Some offer compliance checks and background removal. However, you still need to print the photos separately — adding ₹5–20 at a local shop.
Watch out for hidden fees: Many “free” online tools add watermarks or charge to download the full-resolution file. Kindro is genuinely free — no watermarks, no paywalls, full 300 DPI quality every time.
The Free DIY Method
Here’s how to get four compliant Indian passport photos for under ₹10:
- Take a photo with your phone against any background
- Upload it to Kindro’s free Indian passport photo tool
- AI removes the background, centers your face, and sizes to 2×2 inches at 300 DPI
- Download the 4×6 print layout
- Print at any photo studio or stationery shop (₹5–10 for a 4×6 print)
- Cut along the guides to get four 2×2 inch photos
Total cost: ₹5–10 for four photos, compared to ₹100–300 at a studio.
Passport Application Fees (2026)
For reference, the passport fees set by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA):
- Fresh passport (36 pages): ₹1,500
- Fresh passport (60 pages): ₹2,000
- Tatkal — 36 pages: ₹3,500
- Tatkal — 60 pages: ₹4,000
- Minor passport (under 18): ₹1,000
- Reissue / renewal: ₹1,500 (normal) / ₹3,500 (Tatkal)
With passport fees starting at ₹1,500, saving ₹100–300 on photos adds up — especially for families applying together.
Family Savings
If you need passport photos for a family of four:
- Photo studio: 4 × ₹200 = ₹800
- Kindro DIY: 4 × ₹10 = ₹40
That’s ₹760 saved — enough to cover a significant portion of one passport’s application fee.