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Passport & visa photo guides

Straight answers to the photo rules that get applications rejected — each one cited to the official government source, for the US, UK and India.

Photo rules

Can you smile in a passport photo?

Can you wear glasses in a passport photo?

What background color does a passport photo need?

Can you wear a hijab in a passport photo?

What should you wear for a passport photo?

Why do passport photos get rejected?

How do you take a baby's passport photo?

How do you take a passport photo at home?

What size is a passport photo in different countries?

Where is the cheapest place to get a passport photo?

What is the best alternative to PhotoAiD?