I got mine done today, they look terrible. And why can't you smile?
2006-10-25 17:31:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
I actually had one done when I was young and tan and didn't even need makeup. It was pretty cute. I kept that thing for years. Now, driver's license is another matter.
2006-10-25 17:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is actually really nice, it is the best one I had in my all life and was very proud to have it on my passport BUT. I had to go for 2 months in the US and applied for a J1 Visa. They asked me a picture, I though "what ever lets send an horrible one for just a 2 months visa". I was soooooooo depressed when I saw them sticking the Visa + this awfull picture on the second page of my passport ! now when I am giving it for some reason people keep looking that page and not the good one !
2006-10-26 03:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by antwan the swan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are scanned by a computer and that scan is printed in the passport and the scan data is kept in a microchip in the passport. if you are scanned at a check statation, the data picked up at the check station needs to match the chip in your passport. moving the facial muscles in a smile may alter them enough so it would not match in a comparison of the two. these folks might help if further questions:
National Passport Information Center
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2006-10-29 10:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by roundater 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine looks horrible too...but so far, the most recent passport picture is the best one I've got so I consider myself lucky. Yeah, I don't know why we can't smile either?
2006-10-25 17:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Este 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is absolutely horrid. I made the people take the photo over and over and over. Literally, we probably took 20 pictures and not one of them was good. I guess not only do we have to be called the "ugly American" by other countries, we have to prove it with our passports.
2006-10-25 17:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a requirement for them to look bad because traveling wears you out. You can't smile in the picture because it alters the shape of your face.
2006-10-25 17:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by odandme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look 30 pounds heavier and moderately retarded in mine. I don't think it's possible to have a good passport photo. However, my driver's license pic is OK... not good.... just OK.
2006-10-25 17:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by edkolover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does anyone have a good license photo? It's the way of the world...
2006-10-25 17:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by over_educated_under_everything 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine looks amazing. WOW. One good looking guy!
2006-10-25 17:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by Eugene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not me. I don't like the not smiling part because it reminds me of a mug shot or something. =]
2006-10-25 17:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by none 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋