How to Pose for a Passport

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Learn the rules regarding your country's passport photos.

   These regulations can often be found online, or call your local passport issuing office.
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   Step 2: Look straight towards the camera with face straight on.

   ,,,, An 18% grey background is recommended for persons having white hair and/or wearing white clothing. , Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules. , Anything costume-like, face-obstructing will normally not be acceptable.
   
   Ask in advance about religious attire. ,,, The amount depends on your country's rules and usually the back will need to be signed by a witness attesting to the photo being you. , Ink or marks on the image should not be present. ,
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   Step 3: A close-up of the head and top of shoulders (80%+ of the photo)

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   Step 4: Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears

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   Step 5: No personal portrait style or looking over one shoulder

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   Step 6: Photos must be taken against a plain white to 18% grey background without shadows.

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   Step 7: Maintain a neutral expression.

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   Step 8: Wear normal clothes.

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   Step 9: Head should not be tilted or rotated

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    Step 10: Ensure that the photograph has a good brightness

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    Step 11: contrast

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    Step 12: and colour balance that shows skin tones naturally with a uniform lighting/sharp focus and no red-eye effect.

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    Step 13: Ensure there are two to four identical copies of your photo.

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    Step 14: The prints quality must be of professional standard on high quality paper and colour image.

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    Step 15: No shadows or glare on the image or background

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