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1538 points gaws | 6 comments | 06 Nov 24 21:23 UTC | HN request time: 1.043s | source | bottom
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cbsks ◴[06 Nov 24 22:10 UTC] No.42070267[source]▶
> Can I smile in my passport photo?

> Yes. Make sure your eyes are open and your mouth is closed in your photo.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-app...

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1. madeofpalk ◴[06 Nov 24 22:22 UTC] No.42070437[source]▶
> Neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning)

https://www.passports.gov.au/PhotoGuidelines

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2. redundantly ◴[06 Nov 24 22:45 UTC] No.42070725[source]▶
Just got passports for my kids recently. My 14-year old was scowling in his photo. They accepted it.
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3. dylan604 ◴[06 Nov 24 22:58 UTC] No.42070878[source]▶
They know that nobody standing in front of a customs officer that is looking at their photo will actually be smiling. So having it neutral or even scowling as your experience will be much more likely to match. /s
4. awesome_dude ◴[06 Nov 24 23:00 UTC] No.42070906[source]▶
But but but - I have resting happy face!
5. scrollaway ◴[07 Nov 24 08:17 UTC] No.42074682[source]▶
Some countries (definitely France) are implementing automatic passport photo checks. Those checks are not at all rigorous concerning smiles. I managed to get a photo I'm actually proud of in my new ID!
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6. oneeyedpigeon ◴[07 Nov 24 09:48 UTC] No.42075203[source]▶
They do have problems with facial hair, though, IME.