passport &

visa photos

Need a professional passport photo or an international visa photo?

Our experts provide high-quality photos within hours.

Requirements:

    • Must only be for a current and valid passport renewal.

    • You are over 16 years of age

    • Your passport was received in the last 15 years

    • Your recent passport is not damaged and able to be submitted

    • Your name is the same

    • Your name isn't the same but the change can be legally documented

    • First-time passport application

    • Not in possession of expired U.S. passport

    • Expired passport over 15 years from the issue date

    • Previous passport issued when under 16 years of age

    • Lost or stolen current passport

  • There are photo requirements for U.S. passports and these are:

    • Photo must be in color and sized to where the head is 50-69% of the image's height from chin bottom to top of the head. Roughly 1 – 1 2/8 inch.

    • Photo must be 6 months old or less

    • Photo must have a white background

    • Photo must show full face toward the camera with both eyes open and a neutral expression on the face.

    We at PostalAnnex stay up-to-date on the requirements for passport photos and make sure that your photo is ready for all applications and renewals.

Tips for the Best Result

Here are some essential guidelines to ensure your passport photo is accepted.

do’s:

  • Do have a neutral expression on your face, eyes open, mouth closed.

  • Do face the camera head-on and not look to the side

  • Do wear clothes that are not black or white so as not to wash out on the white background of the photo backdrop.

  • Do wear collared shirts or more business-friendly attire. A professional photo is better for business visas and employer paperwork.

  • Do wear a conservative neckline shirt or dress. This is because if the photo is cropped you will still appear to be wearing clothes.

Don’ts:

  • Do not wear your glasses, as if there is a lens glare or other problem your photo may be rejected which can cause application delays.

  • Do not wear earbuds or headphones.

  • Do not wear a uniform or camouflage as the Passport Agency will reject your photo.

  • Do not overdo makeup, go for a more natural look.

  • Do not wear sunglasses or any other item that will cover part of the face. Eyepatches for medical reasons are allowed.

  • Do not wear hats or headbands, but you may wear religious headgear if you have a letter of explanation.

People Holding their U.S.A Passports

prepare in advance for high-demand

It’s advisable to submit your requests well before your travel date.

We’ve put together a few tips to help you get ahead of the travel rush:

  • Take your passport photos and/or renew your passport at least 4 months before your trip.

  • If you urgently need a passport, Expedited Passport Services are highly recommended.

  • Choose expedited shipping when mailing in your forms.

  • Contact the Chula Vista PostalAnnex, located within L Street Services, with any questions about available Passport Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Everyone who will be traveling outside of the United States and wants to return needs a passport.

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  • Yes, but only if it is for a renewal of an existing, current and valid passport. If you meet the following criteria, you can mail in your application:

    • Your most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged;

    • You received the passport within the last 15 years;

    • You were over 16 when it was issued;

    • You still have the same name, or you can legally document your name change.

    If you do not meet the criteria listed above for a renewal through the mail, you will need to bring your application in person to an acceptance facility. Examples of situations in which you will need to bring your application in person:

    • If you're applying for a passport for the first time;

    • If your expired U.S. passport is not in your possession;

    • If your previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago;

    • If your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under 16;

    • If your currently valid U.S. passport had been lost or stolen.

  • If you are age 16 or older, your passport is valid for 10 years. Your child's passport (age 0-15) is valid for 5 years.

    Some countries require that your passport have at least six months of validity beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.