Use 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
Wear normal clothing; avoid uniforms and white tops if possible
Make sure your full face is visible
Keep hair away from your eyes and face
Use even lighting with no shadows on the face or background
Do not use filters, heavy editing, or retouching
Center your head in the frame
Keep the camera at eye level
Take the photo at a high resolution
Ensure the image is sharp and not blurry
Follow your country’s passport photo size requirements
Print the photo on quality photo paper if needed