You’re passport photo must be: 

• In color.
• 2 x 2 inches in size.
• Printed on thin, photo-quality paper.
• Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance.
• Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.
• Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• Taken in normal street attire: Uniforms should not be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily.
• Do not wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hair line.
• If you normally wear a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they should be worn for your picture.
• Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in passport photos. If you must wear eye glasses for medical reasons, you’ll need to obtain and submit a signed statement with your passport application from a medical professional or health practitioner.
• Articles worn for religious or medical reasons should be accompanied by a statement to that effect.

To obtain a passport, applicants must start the process as if they were applying for a passport the first time. When applicants complete the passport application you must be as detailed as possible regarding how you lost/misplaced your passport. Please visit our lost/ stolen passport processing page for further details.

To obtain a passport, applicants must start the process as if they were applying for a passport the first time. Applicants must complete the passport application, and be as detailed as possible explaining how your passport was stolen. Please visit our lost/stolen passport processing page for further details.

Unfortunately, due to the time lapsed you must apply for a new passport versus renewal. You must appear in front of an acceptance agency to verify your identity. Please visit our new passport page for further details.