Government Requirements for Passport Photos:

Information obtained from the U.S. Department of State website.

U.S. Department of State Website

• Must be taken within 6 months of sending your passport form and photo.

• Must be in color.

• No selfies.

• No filters or retouching on final photo.

• No glasses.

• Must have a neutral facial expression (no smiling) with both eyes open and mouth closed.

  (If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, you will need to attach a signed note from your doctor with application)

• Wear normal clothing you would wear on a regular basis.

• No uniforms, no clothing that looks like uniforms, no camouflage attire.

• No hats or head coverings.

  (If you wear a head covering for religious purposes, you need to submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of traditional religious attire worn continuously in public.)

  (If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, you must submit a signed doctor’s statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.

  (Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot cast shadows or cover up part of your face.)

• You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

• You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes as well.