Passport Photo Application

Passport Photo

What is a passport photo?

A passport photo is a special type of biometric photo used to verify your identity when applying for a passport.

How should a passport photo be?

To be accepted by official institutions, your passport photo must adhere to ICAO standards.

Your photo must have been taken within the last 6 (six) months.
The background should be plain, clean, white and shadow-free.
Your photo should have neutral colors.
The photo must be frameless.
The photo should be taken from a straight-on perspective, with the subject's face centered in the frame.
Your face should have a natural posture instead of smiling-like facial expressions.
Light should be natural and evenly distributed on your face; there should be no shadows on your face or background.
There should be no ink marks, stains or wrinkles in your photo. Photo printing must be in natural colors and high resolution.
The photo should be taken without using accessories such as hats, jewelry, headphones and sunglasses.
If you wear prescription glasses, the eyes should be clearly visible.
If using flash, take care to prevent red-eye.

Photos taken with Selfipass.com automatically comply with ICAO and the standards of the country you select, providing a guaranteed acceptance service. More detailed answers to questions about passport photos are compiled below.

What are the dimensions of a passport photo?

Passport photo dimensions vary depending on your country. These dimensions are determined as 35 x 45 mm in Europe, 51 x 51 mm in America, and 50 x 60 mm for Turkey.

If you can't find the standards for your country, don't worry, Selfipass.com is precisely designed to help you. Your biometric passport photo is automatically adjusted to the standards of the country you choose.

Passport photos with headscarf

In your passport photo with the headscarf on, your face should be visible from the tip of your chin to your forehead. Your headscarf should not cover your facial features.

Passport photos for children

While holding your child, your body, arms, and hands should not be visible in the photo. Everything else should be the same as adult photo standards.

Can passport photos be taken with ethnic clothes?

You can have your passport photograph taken in your ethnic clothes, as long as it does not obscure your identifying facial features such as your eyes, eyebrows, and chin.

Can a passport photo be taken with beards and mustaches?

Yes, passport photos can include beards and mustaches, but they should not cover your facial features, especially the chin.

Can make-up be applied to the passport photo?

When applying make-up in your passport photo, choose pastel tones and do not use contouring that will alter facial features. Also, do not cover distinctive marks such as birthmarks on the face.

Are accessories used in passport photos?

No, do not use accessories unless necessary.

What to wear in your passport photo?

There is no written rule about this. However, do not choose a white top as the photo background must be white.

Can we smile in our passport photo?

Your face should be centered, looking straight ahead. It should be taken without showing any facial expressions.

What is the difference between passport and visa photo?

While the biometric photo requirements for passports and visas are similar, there are differences in dimensions. The required dimensions for the two photos vary by country. Selfipass.com helps you easily obtain a passport photo for the country you choose.