Selfie Passport Photo Rules: What Still Gets Rejected

A Selfie Can Work, but Distance and Angle Matter

Arm-length selfies often introduce subtle lens distortion and asymmetric lighting. Biometric validators still expect a centered, frontal face with both eyes visible and even illumination.

• Use a tripod or prop your phone at eye level instead of holding it low.
• Leave more headroom than feels natural — tight crops fail head-height checks.

Lighting and Background Are the Fastest Fixes

Face a window or soft lamp, keep the camera steady, and stand farther from the wall to reduce harsh shadows behind your head.

Upload the Original Camera File

Screenshots, social filters, and heavy compression break authenticity checks. Export from your camera roll directly when possible.