You don’t want to be questioned or be sent to secondary inspection at a border just because your photo looks strange.įor a complete list of guidelines for US Passport photos visit the Department of State website here. In general, just try to look normal and non-threatening. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself by wearing something odd, even if that is your style. ![]() Wear ‘normal’ clothing- A standard t-shirt or collared shirt works best.Make sure that your head appears big enough in the photo- For US passport photos, your head has to be between 1- 1 3/8 inches from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin.For the EU, that size is 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm. The photo must be the right size- For the US that size is 2 inches by 2 inches.Make sure that the photo represents your skin tone acculturate- No lightening or darkening of your skin tone.Submit a color photo that was taken within the last 6 months- No black and white or outdated photos.There are exceptions for religious purposes. Don’t wear a hat or head covering, hearing aid, or headphones- Nothing can cover your face or head.Take the photo with a natural resting face or a normal smile- No big cheesy grins or open mouth smiles.Some countries allow you to wear glasses in the photo but it’s better to err on the side of caution so you don’t have to retake the photo If you wear glasses, take them off for the photo- Even if you always wear glasses, you must remove them.Either print it on photo paper at home or go to a print shop to get a copy made.Įvery country’s passport and visa photo rules vary slightly. A printer- This is where you may have to spend a bit of money. ![]()
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