DOs and DONTs about taking a passport photo

• Wear a dark shirt
• Wear light "matte" make up
• Choose light grey or white background
• Remove hair from face
• Both ears and face can be fully seen
• Highly advised to take off glasses
• Close mouth and keep a neutral face expression
• Natural daylight will be the best lighting
• Ask a friend or family member to take a photo with rear camera for a better result
• Relax

• People tend open their eyes unnaturally wide
• Avoid too excessive make up
• No hats or scarfs covering hair (except for religious reasons)
• No excessive accessories (facial adornments, big earrings, piercings)
• Don't touch your face - only head, neck, shoulders can be seen
• Don't slack, sit straight
• Avoid shadow in picture