Kuwait City, Aug 27, 2025 – Beginning in September 2025, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait will require passport photos to strictly adhere to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, as outlined in a recent announcement.arabtimes+1
Key Photo Requirements Under the New Guidelines:
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Format & Size: Color photograph measuring 630 × 810 pixels.Embassy of India+7arabtimes+7arabtimes+7
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Composition: Full-face, frontal view, occupying approximately 80–85% of the image.Wikipedia+9arabtimes+9arabtimes+9
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Background: Plain white, free of shadows or reflections.arabtimes+2arabtimes+2
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Expression & Features: Eyes open and clearly visible, no “red‑eye” or lighting glare; mouth closed and straight—not tilted.CGISF+8arabtimes+8arabtimes+8
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Editing Restrictions: No digital enhancements or retouching allowed.arabtimes+2Wikipedia+2
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Head Coverings: Permitted only for religious purposes.arabtimes+15arabtimes+15arabtimes+15
These changes are intended to align Kuwaiti passport photo submissions more closely with international biometric security and identification standards.
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