Can you wear false eyelashes for a passport photo?

Can I have eyelash extensions for my photo? Since they don't alter the appearance of your face, they are perfectly acceptable to wear for a passport photo.

What makeup can you wear for a passport photo?

You should always go for matte eye shadow to give your eyes a more defined look when doing makeup for a passport photo shoot. We advise you to play with only nude color tones such as brown beige, light brown, semi-dark brown or the like for eye makeup. Glitter eye shadow shouldn't be used here.

Should I wear fake eyelashes for pictures?

Benefits to fake eyelashes:

They make your eyes the subject of the photo and captivate the viewer. Add depth to your eyes. Make your eyelashes look fuller. Accentuate your natural eyelashes.

How do false eyelashes enhance a look?

Not only do false lashes create a bold lash line (without even applying liner) but it gives the appearance of drastically longer lashes. Longer lashes = drawing more attention to your eyes. False lashes help to open up the eye adding a little more dimension to the shape.

Can I wear eyeliner for my passport picture?

A passport photo does not serve the purpose of showing your makeup skills or your fashionable makeup taste but to identify your biometric features so don't follow makeup trends such as smoky eyes, neon eyeliner, overdrawn lip line and so on.

How to make sure your passport photo is not rejected

How should I wear my hair for a passport photo?

Make sure your hair does not cover your face. Bangs are OK, but make sure your eyes are both visible. A collared shirt or a top with a high neckline is recommended. Due to the cropping of the photo, if you wear a shirt with a wide or low neckline, you might wind up looking like you are not wearing clothes at all!

Is it OK to wear makeup in a passport photo?

Image can be rejected for the following reasons:

Men – wearing makeup, earrings. Colored contact lenses that disguise the natural color of the applicant's eyes. Clear contact lenses however, are allowed.

Can I wear lipstick for passport?

Set your face with powder to avoid looking like a disco ball. If you want to add on blush (no glitters!), lipstick (a my-lips-but-better shade), or bronzer, then that's entirely up to you.

Do you have to have your hair up in passport photos?

Your hair must be off your face, so that the edges of your face are visible.

Can I wear earrings for passport photo?

You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face.

What is the best color to wear for a passport photo?

DO consider wearing a color other than black or white. Your photo will have a plain white background, so a colored shirt will help ensure your photo doesn't look washed out.

Can my hair be in a ponytail for a passport photo?

What it means is that you are free to have your hair in a ponytail or wear it up in a bun. However, it is advisable to keep your hair organized, as your good look is not the key aspect of passport photographs, and some officers might consider unusual hairstyles at odds with passport photo rules.

How do I make my passport photo look pretty?

Can you curl your hair for passport photo?

The answer is no. According to the official U.S passport guidelines, you may not wear any decorative accessories in your hair for passport photos. The only exception is subtle and non-eye-catching hairpins, used to, for example, uncover your forehead.

Why do you have to show your ears in a passport photo?

Do you have to show your ears in a passport photo 2021? No, according to the official U.S passport photo guidelines, there is no requirement to have your ears visible. They can be covered both by your hair, or–if applicable–by medical or religious headwear.

Can I wear sleeveless for passport photo?

However, you should avoid plunging necklines and sleeveless shirts because the frame makes the person in the photo look as if they were naked. Therefore, it is best to wear a blouse with a collar or high neckline at the neck.

Should you wear white in a passport photo?

Your passport photo must have a plain white background, so if you wear a white shirt, it may blend into the background and leave you looking like a floating head.

Can I have colored hair in my passport photo?

So regardless of whether your hair is currently dyed brown, blonde, gray, green, or purple, you can enjoy using your valid passport with the old photo in it.

Can I wear a wig for my passport photo?

Photo Requirement Checklist

Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hair line. If you normally wear a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.

Does eye color matter on passport?

Don't worry too much about this question — we've never seen it cause a problem for travelers. Your hair or eyes are an in-between color. Choose the color that seems the closest.

Can you show shoulders in passport photo?

Can your shoulders be exposed? Yes. The passport officials have been advised that this is down to the personal preference of each individual applicant. As a result, it can't be the basis for your passport photo being rejected.

Can you wear turtleneck in passport photo?

You should not wear a turtleneck for a passport photo. Although there is no ban on wearing turtlenecks, it will cover your neck and your application might be rejected on this basis. The best thing to do is to refrain from wearing a turtleneck.

Do you have to put your hair behind your ears for a passport?

Concerning the need to tuck your long hair behind your ears, the manual says nothing. What it does state is that "the photograph must be clear with a centered, full frontal view of the applicant's facial image." This is followed by the declaration that "the ears do not have to be visible."

What happens if passport photo is rejected?

If the photo is the only problem with your application, it's likely that the application will be put on hold until the NPIC receives an acceptable image. The agency will send a letter explaining the reason for the hold and provide instructions for mailing in a new photo.