How it works

Here you find useful information of how to take a
perfect passport picture with your smartphone.

Order process:

Step 1: Place your order.
Step 2: Upload your photo via WhatsApp
Step 3: That's it. We do the rest

Photo guideline

You’ll need someone to help you take a photo using a digital camera, smartphone or tablet.

Background and lighting

Your photo must have:

  • a plain light-coloured background – without texture or pattern
  • balanced light – no shadows on your face or behind you
  • no objects behind you

Face and expression

Make sure:

  • the photo is a good likeness taken in the last month
  • your whole face is visible with your eyes open
  • you have a plain expression – no smile and mouth closed
  • there are no reflections or glare (if you have to wear glasses)
  • you’re not wearing headwear (unless for religious or medical reasons)

Photos of babies and children:

  • children under 1 don’t have to have their eyes open
  • children under 6 don’t need to have a plain expression

Quality and format

Your photo must be:

  • in colour, with no effects or filters
  • not blurred or have ‘red eye’
  • unedited – you can’t ‘correct’ your passport photo

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