Passport Photos Requirements
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To apply for your passport, you’ll need to provide a recent passport photo that follows government requirements. Here’s a directory of places near you that offer passport photo services. To make sure you provide the correct style of U.S. passport photo, please follow these guidelines:
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- Photo must be recent (within the past 6 months)
- Photo must have a white or off-white background
- Photo must be 2x2 inches
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile
- You must NOT wear glasses in the photo
- You must NOT wear a hat or anything that covers your head
- You must NOT wear a military uniform