Relax your face, close your mouth and look straight at the camera.
For most countries, don't smile. The US is one of the few that allow a natural smile.
What Picproved checks
Picproved warns when the mouth is open or the face isn't neutral, and allows a smile for US documents. Your photo stays on your device.
Or make it at home. Picproved costs £5.99 (free while we launch) for one person's photo in every size you need, and it checks the size, background, head size and face rules before you save. The office still makes the final decision. Make your United Kingdom Passport (online) photo
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Questions
Why was my passport photo rejected for your expression?
GOV.UK asks for a plain expression with your mouth closed (GOV.UK: Rules for digital passport photos). The U.S. State Department accepts a neutral expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open (travel.state.gov: Passport photos).
How do I fix a photo rejected for your expression?
Relax your face, close your mouth and look straight at the camera. For most countries, don't smile. The US is one of the few that allow a natural smile.
