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How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (That Gets Approved) in 2025

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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 2025, you can skip the trip entirely and still get a U.S. Department of State–approved photo — all from the comfort of home.

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Passport Photos: Where to Get Them

The passport photo is the number one reason for applications to be denied.  It’s important you take the perfect passport photo to avoid costly delays. Routine passport processing takes 6-8 weeks or longer.

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Passport Photo Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid

Unlike other photos you have taken, your passport photo won’t be about finding your good side or taking the shot from the most flattering angle. Your passport will have to adhere to a very strict set of government regulations to make sure that it will be approved by the State Department.

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