Your Passport Photos

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You’ll need two passport pictures. Don’t just grab any old snapshots, though; there are certain specifications for these photos. (The easiest thing to do is visit your local print shop or chain drug store; most make passport photos in minutes for just a few dollars.)

Friendly tip: you are going to be stuck with these photos for 10 years and will be flashing them what seems like every few minutes when traveling through the airport. Make sure you're happy with the photos...

To be accepted, p assport photos must be:

• 2x2 inches in size
  
• Identical
  
• Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance
  
• In color
  
• Show your full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background
  
• Allow between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  
• Show you in normal street attire (no uniforms, sunglasses, hats, etc.)

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