PASSPORT photos are something that will haunt you every time your jetting off for the next 10 years - so lets figure out how to get them done right Picture this - you are ready for your trip abroad and looking your best...
until you look down and see the bad passport photo you took 10 years ago that needs to be resurrected every summer. We all know the feeling, so follow these tips and ensure that the next one you take will be a good one. First and arguably the most important tip - make sure you have given yourself enough time to apply before you fly .
The current wait times are approximately 10 - 20 days depending on the complexity of your application. And remember, that wait time estimation does not include postage and delivery times. When applying for your passport online, you now have the option to take your photo at home.
But there is a list of guidelines to follow to be sure your application is not delayed if your picture gets rejected. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs , "you must submit a photo that has been taken in the last six months." "This is a requirement from the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
" The DFA also require you to have a second person there to help out, as they state you cannot use a selfie as your picture. "Do not use the zoom function on a digital camera or smartphone." No, a zoomed in timer picture will not cut it unfortunately.
The picture provided must be in colour aswell. Now for the technical requirements, the pic can't b.
