You may feel daunted having your passport photograph taken. Don't be! This simple guide should ensure you don't encounter any pitfalls thus enabling a seamless vacation. Different countries have different demands, here are the US State Department's specifications.
Each passport application requires two identical passport pictures.
Your Passport photos must be printed on photo-quality media.
Your Passport pictures must be printed in colour.
Your passport photos should have been taken within the last six months.
The size of the photos that you submit should be 2" x 2" to be acceptable.
The passport pictures should clearly show a full frontal view of your face. You should be dressed in everyday clothing without headgear or tinted spectacles against a plain white or off-white backdrop. You should adopt a neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes fully open looking straight ahead. If your pictures are blurred then they will be rejected.
Your head must be in the middle of the photograph and make up at least fifty percent of the picture. The measurements of your head should be within 1" and 1 3/8" from the top of your crown to the bottom of your chin.
A headdress or head-covering may be worn on religious grounds however it must not conceal, disguise, block or shade any portion of your face.
You may wear everyday spectacles in the passport photo, however there should be no glare or reflection that obscures your eyes.
If for medical reasons you wear tinted spectacles then you will be allowed to have them on in your pictures. It is possible however that you will be required to provide written proof from your Dr if asked.
You can have your passport picture taken in uniform if you wear it every day for religious purposes.
Having pictures taken of your little ones is not always the easiest proposition visiting a studio can make the whole process much smoother. Parents or relatives should not appear in the photos, props and supporting aids must also be hidden.
You may not copy or scan pictures from driving licenses or official ID they will be rejected. Furthermore your pictures should not be photo-shopped, retouched or airbrushed to modify or improve your appearance in any way.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
It is possible to use your own digital camera at home to take your photos if it is of a high enough quality. The camera must be able to take pictures at a resolution of 1 million pixels or more. However when printing your passport photos you should go to a professional lab as most home printers cannot produce a satisfactory result.
Each passport application requires two identical passport pictures.
Your Passport photos must be printed on photo-quality media.
Your Passport pictures must be printed in colour.
Your passport photos should have been taken within the last six months.
The size of the photos that you submit should be 2" x 2" to be acceptable.
The passport pictures should clearly show a full frontal view of your face. You should be dressed in everyday clothing without headgear or tinted spectacles against a plain white or off-white backdrop. You should adopt a neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes fully open looking straight ahead. If your pictures are blurred then they will be rejected.
Your head must be in the middle of the photograph and make up at least fifty percent of the picture. The measurements of your head should be within 1" and 1 3/8" from the top of your crown to the bottom of your chin.
A headdress or head-covering may be worn on religious grounds however it must not conceal, disguise, block or shade any portion of your face.
You may wear everyday spectacles in the passport photo, however there should be no glare or reflection that obscures your eyes.
If for medical reasons you wear tinted spectacles then you will be allowed to have them on in your pictures. It is possible however that you will be required to provide written proof from your Dr if asked.
You can have your passport picture taken in uniform if you wear it every day for religious purposes.
Having pictures taken of your little ones is not always the easiest proposition visiting a studio can make the whole process much smoother. Parents or relatives should not appear in the photos, props and supporting aids must also be hidden.
You may not copy or scan pictures from driving licenses or official ID they will be rejected. Furthermore your pictures should not be photo-shopped, retouched or airbrushed to modify or improve your appearance in any way.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
It is possible to use your own digital camera at home to take your photos if it is of a high enough quality. The camera must be able to take pictures at a resolution of 1 million pixels or more. However when printing your passport photos you should go to a professional lab as most home printers cannot produce a satisfactory result.
About the Author:
David runs the family pharmacy in Leeds which has specialised in passport photography for over 20 years. For information about having you picture taken by Passport Photos Leeds then please visit his site.. Also published at Top Tips To Get The US Passport Photos You Demand.
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