How to take a passport photograph?

• Use a modern camera with at least 2 Megapixels
• Photo to be taken against a white or very light wall
• Distance yourself about 2 meters away from the subject
  
  
• Frame your subject from just above the waist and 30cm above the head 
• We will crop your subject to the correct size 
• Do not get too close 
• Avoid clothes with a solid strong colour such as red or green

The photographs must be :

• be in sharp focus and clear;
• have a strong definition between the face and background; and
• be printed professionally. Photographs printed at home are not likely to be of an acceptable quality.

The photographs must show:

• no shadows;
• you facing forwards, looking straight towards the camera;
• a neutral expression, with your mouth closed;
• your eyes open and clearly visible (with no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses, and no hair across your eyes);
• no reflection or glare on your glasses, and the frames should not cover your eyes (you may find it easier to remove your glasses);
• your full head, without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons; and
• nothing covering your face. Please make sure nothing covers the outline of your eyes, nose or mouth.