Your passport application can\u2019t be approved without first submitting a picture. This image will potentially stay with you for up to 10 years \u2013 so it\u2019s understandable that you\u2019ll want to look your best on it and be proud to flash it at the border. You might, of course, already have a few cherished pictures that you know would fit this bill and want to use one of these instead. The question is: how recent does your passport photo have to be? Let\u2019s take a look at what you need to know.<\/p>\n
Can you use an old photo?<\/p>\n
No. This might not be the news that you want to hear, but the guidelines are clear that the image \u2018must be taken in the last month\u2019. You\u2019ll be breaking the rules if your image hasn\u2019t been taken within this timeframe and this could cause delays for your passport application \u2013 which could be extremely detrimental if you\u2019ve got a trip planned.<\/p>\n
Could you try anyway? <\/p>\n
It\u2019s not recommended that you breach any of the rules. Aside from the fact that it could delay your application, you\u2019ll also be putting your countersignature in an awkward position. This individual \u2013 who must have \u2018good standing in the community\u2019 \u2013 must vouch that the photo you submit is a true likeness of you. This is unlikely to be the case if the picture is old.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the reason for it?<\/p>\n
The point of your passport photo is that it must be a clear representation of your appearance for when you leave and enter different countries. You risk causing delays or arousing suspicion if your passport photo isn\u2019t accurate. Don\u2019t forget that adult passport photos can last for a decade, which is a rather generous timeframe. This means that an older picture will just further compromise how recognisable you\u2019ll be from your passport photo in 10 years time.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to start fresh!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s more than possible to take a new passport picture that you just love \u2013 especially since you can now do so from your own home. You can now take your time to take a photo that you\u2019re happy with before having it looked over by Paspic. This way you\u2019ll know it meets all the guidelines before you submit it alongside your passport application.<\/p>\n
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