u.s. passport photo requirements - u.s. embassy london
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Applying for a U.S. passport service in the United Kingdom? Check out our Slideshare to help you ensure your photograph meets the U.S. Department of State's passport photo requirementsTRANSCRIPT
U.S. Passport Photo RequirementsApplying for a U.S. passport in the United Kingdom
Applying for a U.S. passport?
U.S. and U.K. passport photograph requirements are different. Photos taken in a U.K. photo booth may not be accepted
Applying for a U.S. passport?
U.S. and U.K. passport photograph requirements are different. Photos taken in a U.K. photo booth may not be accepted
This presentation will help you ensure that your passport photographs meet the U.S. Department of State’s photograph requirements
U.S. passport photograph requirements
A color photograph with your face looking straight ahead and your head centered
Eyes open and mouth closed in a neutral expression or slight smile
Taken within the last 6 months and readily identifiable as you
U.S. passport photograph requirements
2 inches
2 in
ches
White or off-white background
2 inches by 2 inches square (51mm by 51mm), excluding any borders
Your head should be between 1 inches and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm and 35mm) from the bottom of the photograph
Printed on photo quality paper
Can eyeglasses be worn?
Yes, if you wear them daily for medical reasons
Not if they cast a shadow, reflection or glare over your eyes. The frames should not cover your eyes
Not if they obscure your eyes in the photograph(unless you require dark glasses for medical reasons and can provide a doctor’s statement)
Can a head covering be worn?
Yes, if you wear it daily for religious reasons and it does not obscure your face
Not if it is not worn daily for religious reasons
Not if it obscures your face in the photograph
The photograph need not be taken by a professional photographer. A digital photograph is acceptable if it meets all the specifications
Quality
Your face must not be out of focus, shadowed, over-exposed or obscured. The photograph should accurately reproduce your natural skin tone
Do not digitally alter your facial features in the photograph
Photographing children
You can lay the baby on a white /off-white sheet , or place the baby in a car seat covered with a white/off-white sheet
No-one else should be visible in the photograph
A photo with the baby’s eyes open is preferable. However, you need not be concerned if it is not possible
You may attach your photograph to your application form with a paperclip
REMEMBER
It is your responsibility to ensure your photograph meets all the requirements
If your photograph does not meet the Department of State’s requirements, you will be required to submit a new photograph and the processing of your
passport application will be delayed
Your face looking straight ahead with your head centered in the photograph
Eyes open and mouth closed in a neutral expression or slight smile
Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance
White or off-white background
2 inches by 2 inches square (51mm by 51mm)
Your head should be between 1 inches and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm and 35mm)
REMEMBER
It is not possible to change or update the photograph in a valid U.S. passport
It is understood that an individual’s appearance will change during the validity period of their passport, especially when they are children
If you are over 18 and remain concerned that your passport photograph no longer represents a good likeness of you, you will be
required to apply for a new passport
Visithttp://dld.bz/uspptphoto
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