Examples of bad passport photos
When taking your source photo that you use to create passport or visa photo, you need to follow our passport photographer's guide. And below are examples of bad source photos that you should avoid using on visafoto.



Strong shadow across face
Strong shadow behind head on the background



Hair across eyes
Closed eyes



Wearing hat
Wearing sunglasses



Portrait style
Looking away



Too dark
Too light



Unnatural skin tone
Washed out color



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