Identifying Individuals Through Passport Photos

Identification is the process of establishing the identity of a person. Authorities such as the police or customs may ask for a personal document such as a passport, ID, and driver's license for this purpose.

Identification can be done not only with a valid identity document but also with biometric features such as a fingerprint or iris scan.

Role of the Passport Photo in the Identification Process

You have an identification obligation. This means that everyone from 14 years of age must be able to show a valid identity document when asked by the police.

Your identity document includes the passport photo, which must be recognizable. Therefore, the government has established a set of requirements, which include:

• Dimensions
• Photo Quality
• Background
• Face Display
• Posture
• Expression
• Glasses
• Lighting
• Positioning

It is important to follow these guidelines when taking a passport photo to ensure that the photo is suitable for identification purposes. Failure to meet these requirements may result in rejection of the photo by the authorities.