Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression. Put your hair back into a ponytail, tuck a long fringe behind your ear (or with a natural clip) as hair also counts towards covering your face. Although the Passport Office recommends removing glasses, you may wear them if absolutely necessary - just take care to avoid glare on the lenses as this would void the photo. If you have accessories such as hair clips or glasses, they will also need to be removed (this also applies to glasses positioned on the top of your head!). You should take off any headwear unless it’s worn for religious or medical reasons. If you don’t have access to enough natural lighting, avoid being too close to a lamp as it will only light one side of your face. Photos won’t be accepted if there are shadows on your face or behind your head, so make sure that the light is even. The best lighting is natural lighting, so position yourself facing towards a window. Remember to position yourself so that there is enough space around your head and shoulders too.
Make sure your photo isn’t closely cropped as the Passport Office will automatically crop your image to size once they’ve received your application. Avoid standing in front of tiled walls or patterned wallpaper, and make sure there are no objects in the frame.įor optimal positioning, stand 1.5 metres away from the person taking the photo, and half a metre from the wall.
Take your photo in front of a plain background that is cream or white in colour. However, if you have a tripod, use it! It will ensure that the camera is kept steady and level. It is important to note that you can’t submit a selfie, so you’ll need someone else to take the photo on your behalf. To take your passport photo, we’d recommend a good quality phone camera, a digital camera, or a tablet.
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