Kate
Acceptable
This photo of Kate is acceptable as her face is clearly visible.
Kate's face and hair have a clear space on the sides and top, and her face fills 80% of the photo.
If Kate's application included this photo it would be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of their passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Eirin
Acceptable
This photo of Eirin is acceptable as her face is clearly visible.
Eirin's face and head has a clear space on the sides and top, and her face fills 80% of the photo.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of their passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - sunglasses on head
Sunglasses
This photo of Kate is not acceptable as she is wearing sunglasses on her head.
Head-coverings, hats, scarfs and hoodies make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.
If Kate's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - hat on head
Hat
This photo of Kate is not acceptable as she is wearing a hat.
Head-coverings, hats, scarfs and hoodies make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.
If Kate's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - hair over face
Hair over face
This photo of Kate is not acceptable as her hair is covering her face, and her head is too big in the photo.
Kate's face and hair do not have a clear space on the sides and top, and her face fills more than 80% of the photo.
If Kate's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - hands covering face
Hands on face
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as her hands are covering her face.
Passport photos must show your child's face clearly.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - not facing the camera
Looking away
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as she is looking away from the camera.
Passport photos must show your child's face clearly, pointing straight ahead.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - eyes closed
Eyes closed
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as her eyes are closed.
Passport photos must show your child's face clearly, with their eyes open. This makes it easier to confirm your child's identity.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - hand visible
Hand visible
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as the hand of the person supporting her head is visible in the photo.
We recommend you lay your baby on the floor and use a plain sheet when taking their photo, this ensures their head is supported.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - blanket over face
Blanket on face
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as the blanket is covering part of her face.
Passport photos must show your child's face clearly, pointing straight ahead.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
Unacceptable - person visible
Person visible
This photo of Eirin is not acceptable as the person holding her is visible in the photo.
We recommend you lay your baby on the floor and use a plain sheet when taking their photo, this ensures their head is supported.
If Eirin's application included this photo it would not be accepted for processing.
Make sure your child's photo shows their face clearly
Photographs that do not meet our requirements will not be accepted.
Your child's photo is an essential security feature of your passport. To avoid delays, we recommend you get your passport photos from a business that provides a specialist passport photo service.
