The Top Ten Things to Remember when taking a Passport photo

  1. Make sure you know the required size photo for the country you are getting a passport for. Different countries require different size photos. For example, a United States passport photo is 2”x 2” Canadian Passport photos are 2” x 2 ¾” and Australian passport photos are 35mm x 45mm as well as most European passport photos.
  2. The photo must be a recent and true likeness, showing full face with no hat, helmet or sunglasses.
  3. The passport or visa photo should be taken against a plain evenly lit and light colored background.
  4. The photo should be clear and in focus
  5. The photo should be printed on photographic paper not laser or ink jet paper
  6. The subject can not be retouched, you can not remove or enhance facial features
  7. The photo should not have heavy shadows under the ears or chin
  8. Make sure you have the correct number of photos. The United States requires at least 2 photos other countries however may require 4 or more.
  9. The passport photos should be taken in color unless otherwise specified.
  10. Most photo labs take your passport photos while you wait
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