By David Hawkin
Most countries have their own special requirements regarding passport photo dimensions. The US is no different in this respect however you shouldn't feel nervous obtaining your pictures. The following advice will guide you though pitfalls thus allowing you to obtain your US Passport without any problems.
Each passport application requires two identical passport pictures.
The paper your passport photos are printed on must be of special photo-media quality.
The Passport Photos you have printed must be in colour.
Your pictures must be current and up to date within the last six months.
The size of the photos that you submit should be 2" x 2" to be acceptable.
Each passport application requires two identical passport pictures.
The paper your passport photos are printed on must be of special photo-media quality.
The Passport Photos you have printed must be in colour.
Your pictures must be current and up to date 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.
The dimensions of your head measured between the bottom of the chin and top of the crown must be within 1"- 1 and 3/8". The position of your head must be central neither looking up, down or off to one side. Your head must cover approximately fifty percent of the photograph area.
It is possible to wear a hat or headgear on grounds of religious belief as long as your face is not obstructed.
You may wear everyday spectacles in the passport photo, however there should be no glare or reflection that obscures your eyes.
You may only wear tinted glasses in you passport picture on medical grounds. You may need to provide written documentation from your Dr on request.
You can have your passport picture taken in uniform if you wear it every day for religious purposes.
Having passport pictures taken of infants and young children can be difficult. It is advised that you visit a professional photographer. Parents or guardians must not feature in the pictures neither should any mechanical device supporting their pose.
It is not possible to re-use your picture from an old driving license of photo ID. Neither should you digitally enhance or change your photograph before submitting it with your passport application as it will be rejected.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
If you have the technical know-how to produce your own passport pictures you can take the
The dimensions of your head measured between the bottom of the chin and top of the crown must be within 1"- 1 and 3/8". The position of your head must be central neither looking up, down or off to one side. Your head must cover approximately fifty percent of the photograph area.
It is possible to wear a hat or headgear on grounds of religious belief as long as your face is not obstructed.
You may wear everyday spectacles in the passport photo, however there should be no glare or reflection that obscures your eyes.
You may only wear tinted glasses in you passport picture on medical grounds. You may need to provide written documentation from your Dr on request.
You can have your passport picture taken in uniform if you wear it every day for religious purposes.
Having passport pictures taken of infants and young children can be difficult. It is advised that you visit a professional photographer. Parents or guardians must not feature in the pictures neither should any mechanical device supporting their pose.
It is not possible to re-use your picture from an old driving license of photo ID. Neither should you digitally enhance or change your photograph before submitting it with your passport application as it will be rejected.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
If you have the technical know-how to produce your own passport pictures you can take the
You can have your passport picture taken in uniform if you wear it every day for religious purposes.
Having passport pictures taken of infants and young children can be difficult. It is advised that you visit a professional photographer. Parents or guardians must not feature in the pictures neither should any mechanical device supporting their pose.
It is not possible to re-use your picture from an old driving license of photo ID. Neither should you digitally enhance or change your photograph before submitting it with your passport application as it will be rejected.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
If you have the technical know-how to produce your own passport pictures you can take them on a digital camera. However you must be able to take the passport photos at 1 megapixel resolution or more. When it comes to printing the pictures take them to a commercial processing lab unless you have superior printing facilities the photos will be rejected.
About the Author:
Having passport pictures taken of infants and young children can be difficult. It is advised that you visit a professional photographer. Parents or guardians must not feature in the pictures neither should any mechanical device supporting their pose.
It is not possible to re-use your picture from an old driving license of photo ID. Neither should you digitally enhance or change your photograph before submitting it with your passport application as it will be rejected.
Snaps from glossy magazines are not acceptable, as are photos from the majority of vending booths. Full length photographs are also not allowed.
If you have the technical know-how to produce your own passport pictures you can take them on a digital camera. However you must be able to take the passport photos at 1 megapixel resolution or more. When it comes to printing the pictures take them to a commercial processing lab unless you have superior printing facilities the photos will be rejected.
About the Author:
David Hawkin runs the family pharmacy business W.A.Hawkin and Sons Ltd; the company specialises in Passport Photography, they have been providing the service for over 20 years.