Basics
You need two identical color photos that show your full face in front of a white or off-white background.
Size
The pictures must measure exactly 2-by-2 inches and show a distance of 1 to 1.375 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.
Appearance
They must've been taken in the last six months and show you in normal street clothes without uniforms, hats, goggles or any other sports gear.
Exceptions
You must wear any glasses, wigs or hearing aids if you normally wear them. You can also wear religious attire if you wear it daily (as long as it does not in any way obscure your face).
Quality
While digital quality is acceptable, film photos offer the best quality. Vending machine photos are generally not allowed.
Article Written By Aurelio Locsin
Aurelio Locsin has been writing professionally since 1982. He published his first book in 1996 and had his first play produced in 2005. He is now a playwright, director and actor in Southern California. Locsin holds a Bachelor of Arts in scientific and technical communications from the University of Washington.
