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Passport Photo

Two passport photos must accompany all passport applications. An application cannot be processed without the proper photos.

The two photographs must be:

  • 2 inches by 2 inches in size (about 5 cm x 5 cm)
  • Identical
  • Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance 
  • In color
  • Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
    Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • Taken in normal street attire
    • Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily.
    • Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.
    • If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.
    • Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required.