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Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall with no patterns, shadows, or objects behind you. Remove wall decorations temporarily.
Use two light sources (lamps or windows) on either side of your face to eliminate shadows. Avoid a single light source which casts one-sided shadows.
Place the iPhone on a stable surface or tripod at exact eye level. Looking up or down changes facial proportions and may cause rejection.
Choose the country you're applying to. Snapport loads the official requirements for that specific passport type.
Centre your face in the guide frame. Eyes should be at the horizontal centre of the frame. Look directly at the lens.
Review the result against the requirements. Shadows on the face or background, red-eye, or face position off-centre are the most common reasons for rejection.
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Shadows on the face or background, incorrect background colour, face not centred in the frame, expression not neutral, and eyes not fully open.
Natural light from a window can work well if it is even and doesn't cast directional shadows. Overcast daylight is better than direct sunlight.
Most countries no longer accept glasses in passport photos, including the US, UK and EU. Check the specific requirements for your country in Snapport.