You also can`t wear a hat or head covering in your photo. You must attach a photo to your passport application. A photocopy makes it easier to obtain a replacement passport. This short blog post educates people about passport photocopying and everything they need to know. There are also restrictions on the clothing you can wear in a passport photo. You can`t wear a uniform (or anything that looks like a uniform) in your photo. This includes anything that has a camouflage print. Brad – the U.S. passport now says inside that you can print a copy of your passport for identification purposes. For your information only. If you applied for a passport a few years ago, you may be wearing glasses in the photo of your current passport. However, the U.S. State Department has changed the policy on bespectacled passport photos.

Nowadays, if you wear glasses on your passport photo, it will be rejected. TC – of course, you will need to present your real passport when checking in at the hotel or for tax refunds, rental cars or other legal aspects, etc. But a copy of your passport is a good idea to have in your possession and it`s fine if you encounter the police. Keep the passport in the hotel safe – it`s a pain to lose it and replace it. And when the Bucharest police pick you up drunk at 4 a.m. in front of the BOA on Sos. Kiseleff, you`d better have a proper passport. A photocopy of your passport, in addition to your U.S. passport, is very convenient because it allows you to have some form of proof of your identity in the situation where your passport has been lost or stolen. This way, you can request an emergency replacement much faster than if you didn`t have a photocopy.

The main reason for this change was to reduce the number of passport applications that are rejected each year solely on the basis of unacceptable photos. Glasses tend to create blemishes such as shadows, reflections or tinting effects that make it difficult to clearly see the applicant`s face (and especially the eyes). As mentioned earlier, if a face is covered or the quality of the photo is affected in any way, the photo will not be accepted. If the document photo you submitted does not meet the quality standards, we will email you a new document photo before we can process your application. As your request is urgent, we hope this guide will help you take the perfect photo of your passport and/or other documents the first time so that we can get your necessary travel documents as soon as possible. Tips for the best photocopiers Many photocopiers are set to dark and with the image on the passport pages, this can lead to a dark, hard-to-read photocopy. Simplify settings until you get a clear copy of your passport information pages. Another method is to use a flatbed scanner. Simply scan the passport and print it. Use your printer`s fine-tuning to make sure you get the best copy possible. When you scan the passport, email it to yourself and save it in a folder in your email.

This way, you will have an electronic copy to print if you do not have your copies available. Many acceptance facilities such as post offices, libraries, and local government offices will take your photo. Check our acceptance facility search page to see if your local facility offers photography services. If you wear a hat or head covering for religious reasons, you must submit a signed statement “confirming that the hat or headgear in your photo is part of a traditional religious costume worn permanently in public,” according to the State Department`s website. If you are unable to remove your glasses for medical reasons, you must submit a certificate signed by your doctor with your passport application. Passport photos require subjects to look directly into the lens with a neutral facial expression. Do you want to smile in your passport photo? As long as it is natural and not exaggerated, it must be accepted. No, you cannot use a copy of your passport as an ID or travel document on domestic or international flights. I always photograph passport, driver`s license, insurance cards, all other important cards/documents for my husband and me.

Save sensual or stupid poses for Instagram. According to the State Department, passport photos require you to have “a neutral facial expression or a natural smile with both eyes open.” No big cheesy smiles, no silly faces, no pouts. If you need a passport photo, you have several options: a professional photographer, a photo booth or even one at will. The latter option is by far the easiest, as you can take your photo anytime and anywhere as long as you can still meet the requirements. I create a PDF document before each trip. The document contains all booking confirmations, phone numbers, links, emails and passport photos. I keep the PDF on my phone and on a cloud server. Chexbres, not to be controversial, but I have an observation.

While some U.S. authorities may accept a copy, I seriously doubt that all foreign authorities, hotels, car rental companies, and others will accept a copy of the passport for identification purposes. In my opinion, it is better to use only the real thing. However, you can wear jewelry and keep your piercings on your face as long as they don`t hide your face. “Permanent tattoos are also acceptable for passport purposes,” the State Department said. Passport photos are not the ideal place to make fashion statements. The State Department wants your photo to be “taken in clothing normally worn daily.” However, no uniform, uniform-like clothing or camouflage clothing is permitted. Some people also take high-quality photos of their documents. This will then be saved on their phone. Although scanning is more efficient, taking a photo is also very useful because all the information is visible. No, a photo of your U.S.

passport will not be accepted as a travel document or as a substitute for government-issued identification. This applies to domestic airports in the United States and international airports. I have a copy in my pocket in case I lose my passport, but I keep my passport with me. A photo on your phone also works well and doesn`t take up space in your luggage. You can also scan your passport and email yourself a PDF file. I like to use multiple options, because if the worst happens and you lose your passport, you don`t know exactly what`s available to you when you go to the consulate to get a new one. It means exactly what it says, a photocopy of your passport. This is a printed sheet of paper that shows the corresponding side of your passport in case your passport is lost or stolen and you need to apply for a new passport.

For security reasons, it is advisable to have a photocopy of the information page of your passport made before your trip. This is especially useful if the trip is international and the person is far from their home country. A photocopy of your passport will make it easier to renew your passport, especially in a situation where the passport has been damaged, lost or stolen.