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Passport Application Photos: A History
By Passport Editorial

For most Americans, one of the first steps in the process of submitting a passport application is to stand in front of a white background and have the photo clerk at the nearest drugstore take your picture. But that wasn't always the case. In fact, according to the Oxford University Press blog, passports did not have to include a photo of the bearer until 1914.  Before that time, the Department of State relied on detailed written physical descriptions to ensure…

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Wife Gets New Passport Back With Husband’s Passport Photo
By Passport Editorial

A UK woman got a bit of a surprise when she opened the envelope containing her new passport. According to the Manchester Evening News, the document she received had her name...but her husband's face! Terence and Marilyn Walker apparently sent off their passport renewal applications at the same time. His was processed correctly, but hers came back with the wrong passport photo.  Instead of her passport photo, the passport agency had placed a photo of her husband. Mrs. Walker told…

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Passport Photos: How To Get Them Right The First Time
By Passport Editorial

As of November 1st, 2016, you are no longer allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo. One common reason that passport applications get delayed is for an unacceptable passport photo.  You can't just submit a random headshot of yourself- the US Department of State is very particular about the type of photos it will accept.  Here are some guidelines to make sure your glamour shot gets accepted the first time: Face forward-this is not a modeling shoot.  The Department…

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Free Passport Photos Available at New Jersey Passport Office
By Passport Editorial

If you need to apply for a passport and you live in Union County, New Jersey, here's how to score free passport photos: Go submit your application at the Union  County Clerk's office before the end of February. According to this article on NJ.com, Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi has decided that her office will waive the normal $10 fee for having passport photos taken at the office for applicants who submit their applications before the end of next month:…

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Should You Renew Your Passport If Your Appearance Has Changed?
By Passport Editorial

US passports issued to Americans over 16 years of age are valid for 10 years. During that time, your appearance could change greatly. You could gain weight, lose weight, change your hairstyle, etc-leaving you looking like a completely different person! Should you renew a valid passport if your appearance has changed since you last had your photo taken? In most cases, it's not necessary-but it might not be a bad idea, either, especially if you're traveling to Kenya. According to…

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Passport Office Requirements For Infant Passport Photos
By Passport Editorial

If you're traveling abroad with your infant, you'll need to apply for a child passport before you go.  So, you'll need to get acceptable passport photos. Many parents soon discover that getting a passport photo of a baby is more challenging than it sounds.  Here are the US Passport office's requirements for infant passport photos: The photos must be 2 inches by 2 inches. The photos must have been taken within the past 6 months. Baby must be facing forward,…

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How To Look Great in Your New Passport Photo
By Passport Editorial

Like driver's license pictures, passport photos are known for not showing people at their best.  Once you get a new passport, you're probably going to be stuck with your passport photo for the next 10 years. If you're the type of person who will be constantly embarrassed by a bad passport photo, these tips will help you take a better picture for your new passport:   Go for a "classic" look: 10 years is a long time. Today's trends are…

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