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Are you planning a trip abroad? Then prepare a passport right away! To apply for a passport, you need a passport photo taken within the last six months. If you want a good passport photo, you need to take a few steps to prepare. In Vietnam, the passport will be valid for 10 years if you are 14 years or older; so be prepared to live with this photo for a long time.
Steps
Prepare for the day of the passport photo shoot
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Hair styling. Do not style your hair differently than usual when taking passport photos. Your passport photo should clearly show your everyday face so you won’t be held back at customs. [1] X Research Source
- Don’t wear a hat or any accessory that covers your hair unless you normally do it every day for religious purposes. For US passports, if you wear a headscarf, your face must be clearly visible. The headscarf should not cover the hairline or cast shadows on any part of the face. [2] X Research Source
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Do your makeup the way you do every day. If you have a habit of wearing makeup, do it as usual. If you never wear makeup, you probably don’t want to wear heavy makeup for a photo. This will make your face in the photo look very different and you may be stopped at the security check. [3] X Research Sources
- Use a little more oil-absorbing powder to avoid oily skin, if you like. This is an effective way to deal with oil on the forehead and nose.
- Even if you don’t wear makeup often, you can use a little concealer or powder to cover dark circles under your eyes. Dark circles can make your eyes look angry (and make you look sick or tired). [4] X Research Sources
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Choose the right outfit. Note that you will need to use your passport for a number of other occasions besides exiting. (For example, you can sometimes use your passport to apply for a criminal record when applying for a job.) [5] X Research Source Choose monochrome with muted tones. [6] X Research Sources
- Choose to wear nice and comfortable clothes.
- Do not choose clothes that stand out so that other people focus on your outfit instead of your face.
- Pay special attention to the shirt selection as this is the part that will be in the photo. A turtleneck or shirt is best. [7] X Research Source If the shirt has a very low neckline or is strapless, you will look like you’re not wearing a shirt; Therefore, you need to pay attention when choosing a collar. [8] X Research Sources
- Since the photo is taken against a white or black background, you need to avoid choosing outfits with these two colors. Choose a color that accentuates your skin tone.
- Avoid wearing cumbersome jewelry.
- Uniforms or any clothing that resembles a uniform (including camouflage) is not acceptable unless it is religious attire that you wear every day. [9] X Research Source
- Some people reported that the passport issuer rejected their photo because it looked too similar to a previous photo (meaning that the passport officer could not confirm it was a recent photo), so you need to choose a different outfit than in the previous photo, if you want to change your passport. [10] X Research Source
When taking a passport photo
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Checking teeth. Remember to brush your teeth in the morning when preparing to take a passport photo to have bright white teeth. Before taking photos, you should visit the toilet or look in a hand-held mirror to ensure that your teeth are clean.
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Do not wear glasses as this is the rule. [11] X Research Source
- If you cannot remove your glasses for health reasons, you will need to bring a doctor’s note with you when you apply for a passport.
- Reapply makeup. Especially when your skin is often oily in photos, you need to apply some oil-absorbing powder before taking pictures. Also, remember to check to see if the lipstick is smudged or the eye makeup is smudged. [12] X Research Source
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Check the hair. If you choose to let your hair down (especially if your hair is long), you can brush your hair forward if you want. If your hair is short, you need to comb your hair into the desired style. Apply a small amount of gel or mousse to your fingers and smooth through your hair before taking the photo to help set the ponytail. [13] X Research Source
- If your hair is very long, you should only pull one side of your hair forward. If your hair covers the sides or sleeves of your shirt, you’ll look like you’re shirtless. [14] X Research Source
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Follow the instructions. When asking someone to take a passport photo, you need to listen to their instructions carefully. Surely the photographer wants you to have the picture taken from the best angle. So follow their instructions and don’t move without being asked. The distance rule in passport photos is very strict, so you need to be careful not to ruin the photo. [15] X Research Sources .
- The photographer will ask you to look directly at the camera as this is a government requirement. If you want to take a photo of yourself, make sure your back is straight and your eyes are on the camera. [16] X Research Source
- Your head should be somewhere between 50% and 69% of the height of the photo. Measure from the crown of the head (including hair and accessories allowed on the head) to the chin. [17] X Research Source
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Keep your back and shoulders straight. Remember to show good posture and confidence. Keep your chest up and your back straight. Do not raise your head to avoid double chin because the neck will look bigger. [18] X Research Source Instead, just push your chin slightly forward (slightly farther than usual but not too far). [19] X Research Source
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Smile if regulations allow you to smile in your passport photo. Usually, a “natural smile” (no teeth visible) or a normal expression are allowed in passport photos. Choose an expression that accentuates your face, but listen to your photographer’s instructions if they say you look unnatural. [20] X Research Source
- If your expression looks “unusual” or you squint, the application officer may reject your photo, resulting in a disruption in the passport application process. [21] X Research Source
- If you choose not to smile, think of something fun to make your eyes look friendly and gentle. [22] X Research Source
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Participate in photo selection. Attentive photographers will look at your photos with you and point out the ones they think are the best from a professional point of view. Be assertive and choose your favorite photo if you disagree with the photographer, but make sure the photo is taken according to the rules.
Prepare before taking a passport photo
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Choose where to take pictures. You have a lot of options, and each option has its own utility. Choose a location that is convenient and fits your budget. You can take great photos without spending a lot of money, but of course a professional photographer will create the best quality photos. In the US, some photo shoots require an appointment, so you have to plan ahead. [23] X Research Sources Some options include:
- Forwarding company (in the US, including Fedex and UPS)
- Places with membership subscriptions (such as Costco and AAA)
- Costco has a very low passport photo fee. AAA sometimes takes free photos if you order a ride through their travel service.
- Pharmacies and retail stores (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart all offer passport photography)
- Professional photography studio
- Passport agency (many places offer photography services, but not all, so you need to call first)
- Legally licensed passport service (if you need your passport in less than 2 weeks)
- At home (but remember to follow the rules)
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Get a haircut a week or two before the photo shoot. To keep your hair from looking like it’s freshly cut, cut your hair some time before the day of the photo shoot, if necessary. After a period of one or two weeks, your hair will still be neat for a photo shoot. Of course, if you want a new hairstyle and you trust the hairdresser won’t ruin it, you can wait until the last minute. [24] X Research Source
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Trim your eyebrows if that’s what you need to do. If you want to trim your eyebrows, it’s best to do this a day in advance to avoid redness before the photo shoot and the trimmed hairs not having time to grow back. You can also choose to wax if you want to spend money on this special occasion. [25] X Research Sources
- If the skin around your eyebrows becomes red after trimming, try applying cold tea bags or aloe vera.
Get enough sleep. To avoid dark circles under your eyes and red eyes, you should get enough sleep for a few days before taking your passport photo. It also makes your skin brighter and makes you look healthier. [26] X Research Sources
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