There are a few passport photo requirements that people often overlook, which can result in their photos being rejected. Here are some of the most common mistakes that people make:
- Wearing sunglasses or tinted contact lenses
- Having reflections in your glasses
- Wearing headgear that covers your face (unless you have a valid reason)
- Having a photo that is too dark or too bright
- Having a photo that is blurry or out of focus
- Having red eye in your photo
- face is in the wrong position
- an improper facial expression
- shadows
- wearing eyeglasses
- wearing prohibited attire/clothing
- poor color balance
- an unacceptable background
- submitting an edited or retouched photo
- incorrect photo size