"How to take a passport photo by yourself?"

Taking a photo for your ID at home is possible, but you need to ensure certain requirements are met in order to avoid having your application rejected. Here are the steps to take for such a photo: 1. Proper lighting: Find a well-lit area in your home, preferably by natural daylight. Avoid strong shadows on your face. 2. Background: The photo must have a uniform background. Ideally, it should be white or light gray. Make sure there are no objects or patterns in the background. 3. Frame and composition: Set up the camera on a stable support, such as a tripod, or ask someone to take the photo for you. Keep your face in the center of the frame, with the appropriate head proportions. 4. Clarity and size of the photo: Ensure that the photo is clear and sharp. The dimensions should be 35mm by 45mm. 5. Appearance: Dress neatly, but avoid wearing white clothing to prevent blending with the background. Remove sunglasses and head coverings unless worn for religious reasons. 6. Facial expression: A smile is not required, but your facial expression should be neutral, with closed lips and open eyes. 7. No reflections or shadows: Avoid light reflections on glasses and strong shadows on your face. 8. Check local requirements: Verify if your local government institution or official website has detailed guidelines regarding ID photos. Once you have taken the photo, you can use online tools that offer verification of compliance with official requirements. If you are unsure whether the photo meets all the criteria, it is better to consult with the agency before submitting the application to avoid rejection.

Let the colleague take your photo

Change phone.

"There are applications available for download on your phone, which enable you to easily take photos for documents. Personally, I dealt with this issue during the lockdown when I needed to quickly obtain my ID cards and new passport. The app provides guidance on how to take the photo correctly, and after submitting the order for processing, the algorithm automatically verifies the uploaded file and provides suggestions for possible adjustments until it deems that the submitted image meets all the required criteria. The photos can be ordered in electronic form or as physical prints."

According to me, the easiest way to do this is to use a smartphone application, such as ID Photo. You should remember the guidelines that need to be followed - the correct angle (the application helps with this), exposed ears, etc. Proper lighting is very important - it is best to take the photo on a sunny day against a uniform bright (not necessarily white) wall. The application will help us adjust the photo in subsequent steps to meet the formal requirements.

Ask someone for help taking a photo (quicker option). If we don't have anyone, we set the self-timer. We stand by a white wall and take the photo. The last step is printing our photo at a photographer's. :)

Doing a photo for an ID card or passport at home is a difficult task but definitely possible to do. The difficulty of taking such a photo mainly lies in the fact that it is a biometric photo, meaning that it should allow for the identification of a person based on their permanent biometric facial features. On the MSWiA (Ministry of the Interior and Administration) website, we can find a template and details on how such a photo should look like. We will need the following for this: - a camera or a phone with a high-quality camera - a chair (preferably without a backrest) but standing is also possible - a tripod or a surface that allows for positioning the camera at face level or with the help of another person - lighting (a flash or skillfully used daylight coming through a window) - a mirror (allowing for proper positioning in front of the camera in case of taking the photo without help from another person) - a computer, laptop, or other tool enabling photo preparation - a printer if we plan to submit the application in paper form. We print the photo with dimensions of 3.5 x 4.5 cm on photographic paper. We take the photo no earlier than 6 months before submitting the application.

Good lighting, choosing the right frame so that the photo qualifies for placement in the ID, and a white background are necessary. I did not take a photo for the ID at home, but I believe that with a little effort, the result can be really good.

There is an application Visa/passport/ID creator.

"If we do not have access to a professional photographer, we can take a photo for our ID card at home ourselves. However, it is important to remember that we must meet all the official requirements for such a photo. Here are a few tips that may help: 1. Choose appropriate lighting: The photo should be taken in a well-lit room. Avoid strong light that can cause shadows on the face. 2. Create a neutral background: A clean, uniform background, such as a wall, will help focus attention on the face. Avoid patterned wallpapers or other distracting elements in the background. 3. Maintain a proper posture: Stand up straight, look straight ahead, and avoid tilting the head. Keep the mouth closed and eyes visible. 4. Preserve a natural facial expression: Do not smile or make any strange faces. Try to look natural and serious. 5. Strive for appropriate image quality: Use the best camera available to ensure a sharp and clear photo. After taking the photo, you can use online tools to verify if it meets all the requirements. One such tool is the automatic verifier available on the website of the Office for Foreigners. Remember, these are only guidelines, and the final decision belongs to the office. If you are unsure whether your photo meets the requirements, you can always consult with the office staff before submitting your application. I hope these tips will prove useful!"

Np. with the help of Photo AiD application

I recommend the website passport-photo.online, the editing is well done after taking a photo with a phone. You can do it yourself, but it's better to ask someone close to help, or use a selfie stick ;). The photo will look more professional :).

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Here are the guidelines. https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/zdjecie-do-dowodu-lub-paszportu

It is best to sit in front of a window in the morning to have the best daylight, and it is important to have a white background."

There must be a neutral background, a close-up photo of the face, the face should take up about 80% of the photo.