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While you can use a smartphone, a standard, arm-extended "selfie" will likely be rejected due to camera angle distortion (which makes your nose look larger and alters facial proportions). To avoid this, ask someone else to take the photo from about 1.5 to 2 meters away. Or use a tripod with a timer to ensure your shoulders are straight and the camera is positioned directly at eye level.

It is highly recommended that you remove your glasses for the photo to guarantee it gets accepted. While prescription glasses are technically allowed, photos are frequently rejected because the frames cover a portion of the eye or the lenses reflect a glare from the camera flash. Tinted lenses and sunglasses are strictly forbidden.

There is no official dress code, but you should wear comfortable clothes that you wear every day. Pro tip: Avoid wearing white or very light colored tops, as you will blend into the background and the photo may be rejected for a lack of contrast. Uniforms are not allowed, except for religious attire that is worn daily.

Yes, a wide smile with your teeth showing will result in a rejected photo. Biometric scanners need to map your face accurately, which requires a completely neutral facial expression. Keep your mouth closed, relax your face, and look directly into the camera lens.