Passport photo rejected for glasses? How to fix it
Passport photo rejected for glasses: how to fix it
What the rules say
The United States has not accepted glasses in passport and visa photos since 2016, unless you send a medical statement (travel.state.gov: Passport photos). GOV.UK says to take glasses off if you can; if you must wear them, no tint, no glare and your eyes must show clearly (GOV.UK: Rules for digital passport photos).
How to fix it
Take your glasses off for the photo. Most countries prefer it, and many require it.
If you have to keep them on for medical reasons, tilt them down slightly and face away from bright light to stop glare.
What Picproved checks
Picproved flags possible glasses and shows each document's glasses rule. Your photo stays on your device.
Or make it at home. Picproved costs $7.99 (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 States Passport (print or online renewal) photo
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Questions
Why was my passport photo rejected for glasses?
The United States has not accepted glasses in passport and visa photos since 2016, unless you send a medical statement (travel.state.gov: Passport photos). GOV.UK says to take glasses off if you can; if you must wear them, no tint, no glare and your eyes must show clearly (GOV.UK: Rules for digital passport photos).
How do I fix a photo rejected for glasses?
Take your glasses off for the photo. Most countries prefer it, and many require it. If you have to keep them on for medical reasons, tilt them down slightly and face away from bright light to stop glare.
