Wear the appropriate attire. No uniforms, hats, headgear or non-prescription glasses are permitted in passport photos. Religious clothing that is worn on a daily basis is permitted in passport photos.
Pose in front of a white or off-white background to take your photo and your face must completely be facing forward. Your photo must be of only your full face. The distance from your chin to your forehead must be between one and one and 3/8 of an inch or it will not be acceptable.
Take your passport photo within six months of applying for your passport. Older photos are not accepted.
Load your photo onto your computer and ensure that it is of the right quality and composition. If the photo is too dark it will be denied. If it is too light, it will also be denied. If the photo shows more than your full face or only a partial view of your face it will be denied.
Print your photo on thin photo paper, which you can purchase at any office supply store.
Print two identical photos, which must both be two inches by two inches in size and in color.
