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Benjamin

Acceptable

This photo of Benjamin is acceptable as his facial expression is neutral.

Smiles and other facial expressions make it more difficult for security officers and computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Benjamin sent in this photo with his application, his passport application would be accepted for processing.

Jin-Soo

Acceptable

This photo of Jin-Soo is acceptable as the frames of his glasses do not obscure his eyes.

Heavy or thick frames make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Jin-Soo sent in this photo with his application, his passport application would be accepted for processing.

Rose

Acceptable

This photo of Rose is acceptable as her glasses do not obscure her eyes.

Reflections on lenses and dark glasses make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Rose sent in this photo with her application, her passport application would be accepted for processing.

Nadia

Acceptable

This photo of Nadia is acceptable as her head-covering does not cover any part of her face.

Head-coverings that cover your face make it more difficult for security officers and computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Nadia sent in this photo with her application, her passport application would be accepted for processing.

James

Acceptable

This photo of James is acceptable as the photo is properly lit so James' face is clearly visible.

Shadows on photo backgrounds or dark photos make it more difficult for security officers and computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If James sent in this photo with his application, his passport application would be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - head too big

Head too big

This photo of Benjamin is not acceptable as there is no clear gap around his head at the sides and top.

• Your head and hair must have a clear space on the sides and top.
• You should keep the head size within a maximum 80% and minimum 70% of the photo size.

If Benjamin sent in this photo with his application, his application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - heavy frames

Heavy frames

This photo of Jin-Soo is not acceptable as the frames of his glasses obscure his eyes.

Heavy frames and dark lenses make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Jin-Soo sent in this photo with his application, his application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - lens reflection

Lens reflection

This photo of Rose is not acceptable as the flash has created a reflection on her glasses and her eyes are obscured.

Reflections on lenses make it impossible for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Rose sent in this photo with her application, her application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - scarf covering face

Scarf covering face

This photo of Nadia is not acceptable as the scarf she is wearing is covering her chin.

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 Nadia sent in this photo with her application, her application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - dark shadows on background

Background shadows

This photo of James is not acceptable as the photo has a dark shadow in the background.

Dark backgrounds and shadows make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If James sent in this photo with his application, his application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - expression not neutral

Expression not neutral

This photo of Benjamin is not acceptable as his facial expression is not neutral.

Smiles and other facial expressions make it more difficult for security officers and computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Benjamin sent in this photo with his application, his application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - eyes obscured

Eyes obscured

This photo of Jin-Soo is not acceptable as the frames of Jin-Soo's glasses are obscuring his eyes.

Heavy frames, or glasses with narrow lenses make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Jin-Soo sent in this photo with his application, his application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - tinted lenses

Tinted lenses

This photo of Rose is not acceptable as her eyes are obscured by her glasses.

Tinted lenses make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Rose sent in this photo with her application, her application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - eyes covered

Eyes covered

This photo of Nadia is not acceptable as her head-covering partially covers one of her eyes.

Head-coverings can be worn but your face must remain clearly visible to enable automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If Nadia sent in this photo with her application, her application would not be accepted for processing.

Unacceptable - too dark

Too dark

This photo of James is not acceptable as the photo is too dark.

Dark photos with low contrast make it more difficult for automated computer systems to confirm your identity at a border crossing when entering a country.

If James sent in this photo with his application, his passport application would not be accepted for processing.