How to Take a US Passport Photo for Babies, Infants & Newborns
Practical guide and official State Department exemptions for infant, baby, and toddler passport photos. Learn laying-down techniques, eye rules, and how to avoid hands in the frame.
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Step-by-step instructions, biometric dimension rules, and avoidance of common rejection pitfalls compiled by consular photo compliance specialists.
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