How to get passport photo online

When applying for a passport, you must submit a clear, printed photo of yourself. The photo has to meet several guidelines, which are set by the country the passport is from. Some of the most important requirements include the head facing the camera directly and having a neutral facial expression. Markings such as birthmarks or scars must also be visible and the background either plain white or off-white.

It may be difficult to get young children to take a suitable passport photo. They may not understand how to hold their head up correctly or put on a neutral facial expression. Taking the photo in the comfort of your own home can make this easier as the child may feel more at ease, whereas photobooths could create more stress and discomfort.

Although these requirements are things you can easily meet at home, you might have difficulties in printing your photo. The photograph must be printed on gloss or matte paper, and be in rich color. Simple inexpensive printer paper will not suffice for a passport photo. Though many pharmacies, department stores, and grocery stores offer photo printing services, the photo can also be obtained online. Paspic.com offers an easy, simple alternative that you can access from wherever you are.

Paspic.com is incredibly user-friendly. The user accesses the site and then uploads their photographs. Paspic features an automatic that verifies whether or not the photo meets regulations, based upon those set by the country in which the passport will be used. This gives you extra piece of mind if taking the photos yourself. Then, there’s the option to order hard copies of the photos, or use them for online applications if your country offers this service. The United States doesn’t accept online applications, but other countries may. However, Paspic ships hard copies of the passport photos in two days, making the turnaround time extremely quick.

For most people, online passport photo ordering is a convenient alternative to a trip to a retail location or post office.

Paspic offers US Passport photos for just $7, making it a very cost-effective option: For more information visit //www.paspic.com/us/howdoesitwork

Photo: Passport by Tony Webster licensed under Creative commons 2

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