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How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (That Gets Approved) in 2026

If you’ve ever stood under harsh fluorescent lights at a drugstore, squinting at a camera while a clerk says “chin down, eyes open,” you know the traditional way of getting a passport photo isn’t exactly glamorous. The good news? In 2026, you can skip the trip entirely and still get a U.S. Department of State–approved photo — all from the comfort of home. Thanks to tools like RushMyPhoto, getting a compliant passport photo is now faster, easier, and more secure…

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EU Replaces Passport Stamps with Digital Entry System

Editor’s note (October 2025): This article contains information from earlier EES announcements. For the latest launch timeline, who it affects, and how to prepare, visit our updated 2025 blog here. If you're planning a trip to Europe soon, there’s a big change coming your way. Starting November 10, 2024, the European Union will officially phase out the practice of stamping passports for non-EU tourists. Instead, the EU will introduce a digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which will streamline the border control…

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