"If your face has changed significantly after cosmetic surgery or injury, you may need a new passport photo. Learn when to update your passport and how to avoid problems at immigration."
March 6, 2025 Find out if you need a new passport after weight-loss surgery. Official U.S. State Department guidance on passport photo recognition and when weight loss requires passport renewal. Weight-loss surgery—whether gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or another bariatric procedure—can dramatically change your appearance. It's
Parents are often surprised to learn that infants and newborns must follow almost all the same passport photo rules as adults — but with a few important exceptions. This guide explains the baby-specific rules, what counts as an acceptable photo, and how to take a compliant picture at home without going
Yes — you can take a perfectly valid U.S. passport photo with an iPhone, as long as it follows the official State Department rules. The challenge isn’t the iPhone camera (the quality is excellent). The real issues are lighting, shadow control, head size, and background accuracy. Here’s everything
Taking your own passport photo at home is fully allowed by the U.S. Department of State. But most DIY photos get rejected for the same reasons: shadows, incorrect head size, poor background, or improper cropping. This guide shows you the exact requirements, the correct setup, and the fastest way
May 25, 2025 Complete guide to passport photo requirements for people with disabilities, including official accommodations, medical exemptions, and how to avoid wrongful rejections. Taking a passport photo can already be stressful — and for people with disabilities, chronic conditions, or medical needs, the process sometimes feels confusing or unfair. This
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February 1, 2025 Getting a passport photo rejected is frustrating, expensive, and often delays your application. The U.S. Department of State rejects thousands of photos every year for issues that are completely avoidable. This guide breaks down the most common reasons photos fail — and how to fix each one