Does my hair have to be behind my ears for passport photo?

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."

Can your hair cover your ears in passport photo?

Can hair cover your ears in a passport photo? Yes, your ears can be covered in a US passport photo.

How should I wear my hair for a passport photo?

Make sure your hair isn't covering your eyes or eyebrows. All of your face features must be visible. If you have long hair, we recommend that you brush it back behind your shoulders so your shirt is visible. If your hair is covering up all your clothing, it's another reason that you might look naked in the photo!

Can your hair be down in 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!

Do you need to show your ears for passport photo?

The State Department filled us in: It says that passport applicants are NOT required to show their ears. But there are a lot of other requirements. You do have to have a neutral facial expression with both eyes open.

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What color hair should I put on my passport?

Your hair or eyes are an in-between color.

Choose the color that seems the closest. For instance, if you have auburn hair, you can select either brown or red as your hair color. The State Department will not reject your application if you say your hair is red and they think it looks more brown in the photo!

Can I wear eyeliner for passport photo?

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.

Can you smile for a passport photo?

You are not allowed to smile when this photo is captured. So, if your passport has a smiling image and you have a neutral expression at the airport, you will be removed from the camera line and placed in an even longer line to see a human being.

Does hair color affect passport?

The good news is that the U.S. State Department doesn't consider small changes in a person's appearance significant enough for a passport renewal. While you may get extra scrutinized by customs officers at the airport, your new hair color is not a reason for you to ditch your current passport and apply for a new one.

Can I take my passport photo with dyed hair?

Question: My hair was white and very short on my passport photo. Now it is longer and dyed brown. Do I need a new photo? Answer: You may get some second glances from the agents who examine your passport but there is no need to apply for a new passport because you dyed your hair and let it grow longer.

Can you show teeth in passport photo 2020?

Keep a neutral facial expression

Tilting your head forward or backward, looking down, showing teeth, or making an emotive expression (such as an overly excited face) will result in a photo that you cannot use for your passport.

Why was my passport photo rejected?

The background has to be completely plain cream, white or pale grey – and well lit. Another common cause of passport photograph rejection is if there are “alien” objects in the background (shadows or other distractions) or that the image is overexposed and too bright, making detail hard to read.

Can you smile in a passport photo 2022?

Yes, you may show your teeth in the passport photo, but only in a natural and gentle smile. If your expression is overdone, or unusual, the officers might reject your photo application.

Can I take a passport photo with my phone?

Yes, you can use your iPhone, Android device, or other smartphone to take your passport photo. Make sure you follow all guidelines when taking the photo to include a white background, good lighting, and a friend for assistance (selfies are not allowed).

Can I wear black for 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.

What can you not wear in a passport photo?