Whenever you may ask how to take passport photo at home, this guide will give you step-by-step instructions for taking your own passport size photo, including photo requirements.
The Right Camera
Firstly you’ll need;
- A good camera to take a clear photo
- Someone to help you to take your photo by smart phone. Unfortunately, you can’t submit a selfie as your passport photo.
A plain background and the right position
Secondly, you must;
- use a plain background,
- avoid standing in front of tiled walls or patterned wallpaper,
- stand 1.5 metres away from the photographer and half a metre from wall to avoid the shadow,
- check the lighting (There should be no shadows on your face, and the light on your face should be even),
- face forwards and look straight at the camera,
- have a neutral expression and your mouth closed,
- keep your eyes open,
- push your hair back so that it does not cover your face, ears and eyes.
Quality of the photo
Thirdly,
- The photo must show only your head, neck and shoulders.
- Photo shouldn’t be blurry, grainy, pixelated, or printed on the wrong paper.
- Photos should be high resolution. Your back camera can produce a higher quality picture.