• Please wear clothing normally worn on a daily basis, darker colors work best.  You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire.
• Take off your eyeglasses for your photo.  If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with the application.
• Remove any hats, head coverings, headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
• If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of traditional religious attire worn continuously in public.
• If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
• You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are acceptable for passport purposes as well.
• Have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
• Note to parents of young children: We realize that an infant's pose and expression are challenging to maintain for a photo.  Our staff are trained to obtain the best possible photo for your child. 

For photo examples, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/photos.html.