{"id":20760,"date":"2026-03-05T07:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20760"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:37:00","slug":"can-you-wear-glasses-in-a-passport-photo-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/can-you-wear-glasses-in-a-passport-photo-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you wear glasses in a passport photo in the UK?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a summer getaway?&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;applying for a new passport or updating an existing one, getting your photo right is one of the most important steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passport.service.gov.uk\/help\/photo-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UK passport photo\u00a0rules<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0strict\u00a0for a\u00a0reason. Officials use your image to confirm\u00a0your identity, so it needs to be clear,\u00a0accurate\u00a0and easy to verify.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most&nbsp;common questions&nbsp;is:&nbsp;<em>can you wear glasses in a passport photo in the UK?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 40 million people&nbsp;in the UK wearing glasses,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a fair&nbsp;question. In most cases, the answer is no \u2014 although there are rare&nbsp;exceptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s&nbsp;what you need to know about the official UK passport photo requirements, so you can avoid delays and get it right first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UK passport photo requirements on glasses<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/photos-for-passports\/photo-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">GOV.UK<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, you must not wear glasses in your UK passport photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why? Glasses can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create glare or&nbsp;reflections&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cause&nbsp;red eye&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cast&nbsp;shadows&nbsp;across&nbsp;your face&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obscure part of&nbsp;your eyes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create distortions in&nbsp;your facial features&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even clear lenses&nbsp;can affect image clarity. For passport pictures, there must be&nbsp;clear contrast&nbsp;between your face and the background, and your eyes must be fully visible.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is essential for security reasons so airport officers can recognise your face easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c What\u2019s not allowed:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image.jpg\" alt=\"A cropped headshot of a young man with dark hair wearing a pair of round glasses, a white shirt and blue blazer.  There is a red cross through the image to indicate that it's not an appropriate passport photo. \" class=\"wp-image-20780\" style=\"width:306px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Glasses-image-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Prescription glasses &amp; plano lenses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image.jpg\" alt=\"A cropped headshot of a young man with brown hair wearing a pair of red sunglasses, a white t-shirt and brown blazer. There is a red cross through the image to indicate that it's not an appropriate passport photo. \" class=\"wp-image-20781\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sunglasses-image-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Tinted lenses or tinted glasses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image.jpg\" alt=\"A cropped headshot of a young woman with frizzy brown hair wearing a pair of metal cat-eye sunglasses, a white t-shirt and denim top. There is a red cross through the image to indicate that it's not an appropriate passport photo. \" class=\"wp-image-20782\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image.jpg 744w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tints-image-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Transition lenses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2753 If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0wondering, \u201ccan\u00a0you\u00a0wear glasses in a passport picture?\u201d or \u201ccan\u00a0you\u00a0wear\u00a0your glasses in a passport\u00a0photo?\u201d \u2014 the answer\u00a0remains\u00a0no for standard applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Question mark icon. \" class=\"wp-image-20778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon-768x85.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon-830x92.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Question-mark-icon-400x44.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if you submit a photo with glasses?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;your&nbsp;image&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;meet&nbsp;passport&nbsp;photo&nbsp;rules,&nbsp;your application may be delayed or rejected.&nbsp;This means&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to retake and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a new&nbsp;photo, which can slow down the application process \u2014 especially frustrating if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;travelling soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Photos are checked carefully for:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glare and reflections&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shadows\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obscured eyes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Image distortions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorrect lighting&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor pixel quality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;a selfie,&nbsp;getting&nbsp;a&nbsp;printed photo at a&nbsp;photo&nbsp;booth, or uploading a digital passport photo, it must meet official GOV.UK standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon.jpg\" alt=\"Glasses icon. \" class=\"wp-image-20662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon-768x98.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon-830x105.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Full-rimmed-icon-400x51.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When are glasses allowed?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is&nbsp;one&nbsp;rare&nbsp;exception.&nbsp;You may&nbsp;wear&nbsp;eyeglasses in a passport&nbsp;photo&nbsp;only for&nbsp;medical reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;remove&nbsp;your glasses,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need to&nbsp;provide a signed medical statement from&nbsp;your doctor or optometrist&nbsp;explaining why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If\u00a0you\u00a0are\u00a0permitted\u00a0to wear glasses in\u00a0your passport\u00a0photo,\u00a0you\u00a0must ensure:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your&nbsp;eyes are&nbsp;open&nbsp;and&nbsp;clearly visible&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No&nbsp;part of&nbsp;your eyes&nbsp;is&nbsp;covered&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are no reflections or glare&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The lenses do not create&nbsp;distortions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The frames do not cast&nbsp;shadows&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no&nbsp;flash&nbsp;used&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2757<strong>Remember: <\/strong>Avoid thick frames, as they can obscure\u00a0your facial features.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Light-icon.png\" alt=\"Lightbulb icon. \" class=\"wp-image-12151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Light-icon.png 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Light-icon-300x38.png 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Light-icon-768x98.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General UK passport rules<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Whether\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0applying through gov.uk for a first passport or renewing one,\u00a0your\u00a0passport\u00a0photo\u00a0requirements include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A neutral expression\u00a0(no smiling)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eyes open and visible&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head facing forward&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head and upper&nbsp;body&nbsp;visible&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A&nbsp;light-coloured&nbsp;background&nbsp;(plain cream or light grey)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even lighting with&nbsp;no shadows&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No&nbsp;head covering&nbsp;(unless for religious or medical reasons)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No&nbsp;red eye&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Natural&nbsp;skin tone&nbsp;and minimal&nbsp;makeup&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo&nbsp;taken within the&nbsp;last month&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High resolution with correct&nbsp;pixels&nbsp;for digital submissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u00a0must not crop too tightly \u2014 the image should clearly show\u00a0your full face and part of\u00a0your upper body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c <strong>Avoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overexposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurry images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background clutter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h3>\n\n\n<div 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