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Photo Rejected for Passport? Here’s How to Fix It Fast
If the State Department rejects your passport photo, it will send you a letter or email and put your application on hold until you send a new photo. You have 90 days to respond. Get a new photo that meets every rule, send it to the address on the letter, and your application moves again.…
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What to Wear for a Passport Photo
Wear everyday clothes in a dark, solid color, like navy, black, or gray. Take off your glasses and any hat, and skip uniforms, camouflage, and headphones. Those are the State Department’s passport photo rules for clothing, and the right outfit helps your photo pass the first time. The photo you send in is a key…
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Passport Photo Requirements
A U.S. passport photo must be 2 x 2 inches, in color, and taken in the last 6 months. You need a plain white or off-white background, a neutral expression or a natural closed-mouth smile, both eyes open, and no glasses. Those are the State Department’s passport photo rules, and a photo that misses one…
Tag: Passport Photos
Passport photos must follow rules for size, pose, light, and background. First, review common photo mistakes. Then compare your image with current examples. Check the latest photo rules from the State Department before you submit it.