Aadhaar and PAN Card Photo & Signature Guidelines

When applying for or updating your Aadhaar or PAN card, your photo and signature must meet specific government guidelines.

Aadhaar Card Guidelines:

• Background: Must be plain white or a very light color.
• Pose: Full face must be visible, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. No shadows on the face.
• File Size: Typically between 20 KB – 50 KB.

PAN Card Guidelines:

• Photo: Recent color photograph (3.5cm x 2.5cm).
• Signature: Must be clear on a white background.
• File Format: Scanned photo and signature should be in JPEG format, with the photo under 20 KB and signature under 10 KB.

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