Can you wear makeup in a passport photo? Here are the dos and don'ts

Short answer, yes. You can wear makeup for a passport photo, with some riders of course. The general rule of thumb here is to avoid makeup that is too obvious, interferes with photo clarity, blurs any of the edges of the person's face, has a hairdo that covers up the face etc.

Here, more details about makeup in a passport photo, essentials of an ideal passport photo and more.

Makeup in a passport photo - yay or nay

One can wear minimal makeup while going for a passport photo. In fact, most people turn up at the passport office with basic makeup, like an easy-on-eyes lip gloss. Of course, red lipsticks, cat eyes, bold colours, fancy hairdos (which cover face) are best avoided or you might have to retouch your makeup before getting the photo clicked.

The simplest way is to go for nude makeup, so you can have best of both the worlds. Sunshades are also a strict no-no; in fact, you would be asked to take off any eyewear and then pose for your passport photo. While you would usually be asked to take off powered eyeglasses in most cases, it should not reflect any light or camera flash if you are allowed to wear one. So yes, choose neutral makeup palettes for a safe bet.
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Scarves, fashion wear and head coverings are also not allowed unless the head covering is for religious purposes. Moreover, all the facial features need to be clearly visible in the photo.

Basics of passport photo - dos and dont's

A passport photo needs to have one's full face, in front view, with both the eyes open (thus, no glaring eye makeup too). The head should ideally be in the centre of the photo frame, with no distracting shadows on the face or any object in the background.

These simple trips are the sure hacks for getting a perfect passport photo, or else, you might have to do a lot of retakes!