Use a smartphone or digital camera with good lighting
Stand in front of a plain white or off-white background
Face the camera directly with a neutral expression
Keep both eyes open and mouth closed
Remove hats, sunglasses, and other face coverings unless medically or religiously required
Make sure your face is fully visible and evenly lit
Take the photo at eye level from a short distance
Crop the image to the required passport photo size
Check the photo against your country’s passport photo requirements
Save the final image in the required digital format
Upload or submit the digital photo through the passport application process
Use a professional photo service if you want help meeting official requirements