Passport Photo Rejected?

Passport Photo Rejected? – The Simple Fix Guide to Get Approved Fast

Your U.S. passport photo was rejected — and you don’t know why.

This practical, no-fluff guide shows you exactly what went wrong and how to submit a 100% compliant passport photo on your next try, following official U.S. Department of State requirements.

Every year, thousands of applications are delayed because of tiny photo mistakes: wrong size, bad lighting, shadows, facial expression errors, glasses, or digital edits. Most applicants are never clearly told what failed — and end up guessing.

This guide removes the guesswork.

Designed for first-time applicants, renewals, and urgent cases, Passport Photo Rejected? explains the real approval process in plain English and gives you step-by-step instructions to fix your photo once and move forward.

What You’ll Learn Inside

✔ Why U.S. passport photos are rejected
✔ How the photo review process really works
✔ The exact technical rules reviewers apply
✔ How to retake a compliant passport photo at home
✔ How to avoid a second rejection with confidence

Read it in under 45 minutes. Apply it immediately.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Why Your Passport Photo Was Rejected — and Why It’s Not Your Fault

Chapter 1
How U.S. Passport Photo Approval Really Works

Chapter 2
The Most Common Reasons Passport Photos Get Rejected

Chapter 3
Photo Size & Dimensions: The #1 Rejection Trigger

Chapter 4
Lighting, Background & Shadows (What Looks “Fine” But Isn’t)

Chapter 5
Face, Expression & Head Position Rules You Can’t Ignore

Chapter 6
Glasses, Headwear, Hair & Accessories: What’s Allowed vs. Rejected

Chapter 7
Digital Editing Mistakes That Automatically Trigger Rejection

Chapter 8
How to Retake a Perfect Passport Photo at Home (Step by Step)

Chapter 9
Approved vs. Rejected: Real-World Examples Explained

Chapter 10
Before You Resubmit: The Final Approval Checklist

Conclusion
Fix It Once. Move Forward.

Bonus
The Fast Fix Checklist: 10 Rules That Prevent Passport Photo Rejection

Appendix
Official U.S. Passport Photo Requirements (Plain English Version)

Why This Guide Works

✔ Based on official U.S. passport standards
✔ Written in clear, non-technical language
✔ Focused on real rejection causes
✔ Designed to prevent costly delays

If your passport photo was already rejected, this guide costs less than the delay it prevents.

Stop Guessing. Get Approved.

Fix your passport photo once — and submit with confidence.

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