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Can you wear glasses in a US passport photo?

No, take off all eyeglasses and sunglasses.

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  1. No, remove all glasses ✔
  2. Yes, clear glasses are fine
  3. Yes, if they have no glare

Why: The State Department says to take off any eyeglasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses. Do not rest them on your head either.

Huh, didn't know that: The photo background must be plain white or off-white with no shadows.

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Answer: No, remove all glasses. The State Department says to take off any eyeglasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses. Do not rest them on your head either.

  1. State Dept: Passport photos travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
    Take off any eyeglasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses. Do not rest them on your head for the photo.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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