Blinkit launches 10-minute passport photo delivery service in Delhi, Gurugram

Zomato-owned Blinkit, which is known for delivering groceries and other items in 10-15 minutes, has expanded its offering to passport photo delivery.

CEO Albinder Dhindsa, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), said that the company now offers a 10-minute passport photo delivery service for users in Delhi and Gurugram.

"Ever needed passport-sized photos for visa documentation, admit cards, or rent agreements at the last minute? Starting today, Blinkit customers in Delhi and Gurugram can get passport photos delivered in 10 minutes!" Dhindsa wrote. 

He mentioned that the service will be gradually expanded to other cities across the country.

"We’re excited to roll out this new service and look forward to your feedback to help us perfect it. Will be gradually scaling this to all the cities we serve 🙌" he added.

Ever needed passport-sized photos for visa documentation, admit cards or rent agreements at the last-minute?

Starting today, Blinkit customers in Delhi and Gurugram can get passport photos delivered in 10 minutes!

We’re excited to roll out this new service and look forward to… pic.twitter.com/tocV9NRlzV

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

How it works?

Explaining the process, Dhindsa mentioned that users can upload a photo or take a new one using their phone. Blinkit's system automatically removes the background and adjusts the image to the required size.

Dhindsa added that customers can choose from options of 8, 16, or 32 prints, all delivered in a neatly packaged envelope.

The process is super easy too -

1. Upload your photo or click one with your phone

2. We’ll automatically remove the background and crop your image to the right size!

3. Choose how many you want (8, 16 or 32 prints) and order. It'll get delivered in this good looking envelope… pic.twitter.com/sbIOKjo71R

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

Netizens reaction

Blinkit's latest move has received appreciation from many users, with one user stating, "Blinkit is a lifeline in Gurgaon. I cannot imagine my day without it."

"This may not work on photos required for Visas?," another asked, to which a user replied, "Right, some visa applications have specific requirements like biometric photos."

innovative. hope you bring more such useful services

— deepak 🌏 (@deepakgreat) August 9, 2024

"We can’t imagine life in noida /gurgaon without blinkit ! A thanks to you!" a third expressed.

"Why not in Bangalore!!! And would this have different dimensions for different visas? Great idea I would say," a fourth asked.