Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable. Review the Photo Examples to see examples of acceptable and unacceptable photos.

If you normally wear a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn in your photo.

There must not be shadows or refraction from the eyeglasses that obscures the eye(s).

There must not be glare on eyeglasses that obscures the eye(s).

The frames of the eyeglasses must not cover the eye(s).

If the eyeglasses are accepted for medical reasons: A medical statement signed by a medical professional/health practitioner must be provided in these cases.

Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in new visa photos, except in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons e.g., the applicant has recently had ocular surgery and the eyeglasses are necessary to protect the applicant's eyes.

Headphones, wireless hands-free devices, or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.

Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose.

Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.

Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis.

With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open.

Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera.

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background.

Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.View the Photo Composition Template for more size requirement details. Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

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