It\u2019s true that you can now submit a selfie as your passport picture rather than queue up to use a photo booth. This just makes the process much easier and more convenient. However, it can\u2019t be your typical selfie. While you\u2019ve got free rein when you\u2019re sharing pictures on platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, you\u2019ll have to play by the rules when taking one for your passport application. Let\u2019s look at three ways your typical selfie just won\u2019t suffice as a passport picture.<\/p>\n
Angles<\/p>\n
It\u2019s quite common for people to attempt to capture their best side on a selfie by taking the picture at an angle. This might involve snapping the image from above or from the side. Unfortunately, there\u2019s just no room to start experimenting with different angles when it comes to the picture that you submit with your passport application. The rules clearly state that you must \u2018be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera\u2019.<\/p>\n
Poses<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t even think about flashing a smile or rocking your sexiest pout. While these tricks might be a great way to show some personality on your normal selfies, they just can\u2019t be used on your passport photo. Instead, you must \u2018have a plain expression and your mouth closed\u2019. Your eyes must also be wide open, so you\u2019ll have to resist the urge to do your most smouldering gaze.<\/p>\n
Filters<\/p>\n
The most popular social networking platforms boast a wide variety of filters for people to use before sharing selfies. Unfortunately, you\u2019re not allowed to edit your passport photo. Earlier this year the passport office commented directly on the use of photo-editing software, reminding people that \u2018these photographs are entirely unsuitable from an international security perspective\u2019. As a result, you\u2019ll have to go au naturel on the selfie that you submit as your passport photo.<\/p>\n
Do you need assistance?<\/p>\n
You\u2019re right to question whether you\u2019ve got your head around all the rules surrounding passport photos before you take your selfie. Thankfully you can get assurance that you\u2019ve taken a suitable passport picture by first sending the digital passport photo through to the team at Paspic. If it\u2019s a digital passport picture we\u2019ll let you know it\u2019s good to go, whereas if it\u2019s for a paper application we\u2019ll send you out the hard copies.<\/p>\n
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