Passport photo background not white or not plain: how to fix it

be unedited (do not remove background, moles, wrinkles, scars or red eyes)

be of good quality, in colour, taken against a neutral or light grey coloured background that contrasts with your face

a plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face

a plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face

unedited (background, moles, wrinkles, scars or red eyes should not be removed).

of good quality, in colour and taken against a neutral or light grey coloured background that contrasts with the applicant's face

unedited (background, moles, wrinkles, scars or red eyes should not be removed).

of good quality, in colour and taken against a neutral or light grey coloured background that contrasts with the applicant's face

Passport-style photo (2” x 2”, white background)

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.

Background: plain, untextured and white

Background: plain, untextured and white

changing the background, including removing shadows

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.

changing the background, including removing shadows

have a plain white or light-coloured background that shows a clear difference between your child's face and the background

changing the background, including eliminating shadows

a plain white or light-coloured background

be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background

a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background

1. It must be a color photo with white background, taken recently within the last 6 months.

Before starting the online application process, you must have: a photo size 3x4cm, in color, with white background, recent, head-on, without accessories, clear visage, in JPG format with a maximum weight of 495 KB.

An image/document with blurred or unclean background is not acceptable.

Background White

Common reasons for delays include: incomplete documentation, missing authentication on documents, unproven payment information, photographs that do not meet ICAO specifications, inconsistent information across supporting documents, background verification requirements, and difficulty in ascertaining eligibility.

Background should be plain light colored or white background.

No shadows on the face or on the background.

c) All applicants (including minor, mentally ill, unsound mind) should affix two recent colour photographs with white backgrounds (size 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) in the space provided on the form.

Background of the photograph should be plain white, and the dress should be in dark colour

Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted

Background of the photograph should be White.

There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background.

Background should be plain light colored or white background.

No shadows on the face or on the background.

Photograph to be uploaded on the application should be of square shape of size not less than 51x 51 mm (with 80% coverage of face). It should have plain light color background (not white) without the border with front view of person's head and shoulders showing the full face in middle of the photograph.

- two recent (not more than six months) passport-size color photo with white background.

You need to stand in front of a completely plain, light grey, white or cream background. Please ensure that the background creates enough contrast.

You need to stand in front of a completely plain, light grey, white or cream background. Please ensure that the background creates enough contrast.

There should be no background shadows

Photographs should be taken in colour with a matte/dull finish, against a plain background

Photo has to be taken within the last 6 months, size of 45mm x 35mm, plain background.

The background should be plain, even & uniform

There must be no shadows or glare in the image or in the background

With a plain white background.

The photo must be a studio-taken image with a plain white background and must have been taken within the last six (6) months

Two identity photographs in colour on white background (4 X 3 cm) showing the features of the face clearly;

Use a plain white or off-white background.

have good contrast between your face and the background.

cropping your head and shoulders to place it on a plain background

There must be a strong contrast between your face and the background, and no shadows or objects behind your head.

There must be a strong contrast between your face and the background, and no shadows or objects behind your head.

cropping your head and shoulders to place it on a plain background

2. Must be white background.

Must have white background.

Clear background.

Taken against a plain white background.

Be taken with a plain light-colored background

Be taken against a plain white background

One (1) colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of the applicant’s face, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not accepted;

The background should be plain, even, uniform, and free of shadows or glare.

Be taken against a plain white or light grey background.

The photo must be taken with a plain light-colored background with no shadows.

The background should be white. The background should not have any pattern. The photo should show only the person to be photographed (no other persons (group pictures) or objects in the photo). No shadows must be shown on the background.

be taken with a plain light-coloured background

The photo background must be white in colour

Of plain white background (if your hair is white, the background must be light grey);

be taken with a light grey or plain cream-coloured background

Color photograph of face, front view, on white background, taken within the past six months

Photos with a white color background

The photo must be colored with plain background.

There should not be any distracting shadows or images on the face or on the background.

Photo: Upload a high-resolution photo with white background only. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months (JPG / JPEG format, at least 300 PPI, size not exceeding 3 MB) Click here for example.

Must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background, biometric and comply with ICAO standards.

be in clear contrast to the background

be taken against a plain light-coloured background

be taken against a plain cream or light grey background

be in clear contrast to the background

be taken against a plain light-coloured background

be taken against a plain cream or light grey background

use a plain light-coloured background with no patterns or textures and don't have

in colour, not black and white, against a light grey or cream background

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background

Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby's head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby's face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

Use a plain white or off-white background free of shadows, textures, or objects.

For background, place your child on a plain white or off-white sheet. You can also cover a car seat with the sheet, then place your child in the car seat for the photo.

Use a plain white or off-white background free of shadows, textures, or objects.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background

Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby's head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby's face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.

The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.

Note: The visa applicant's photo must be a recent 4x6 cm image in JPG or JPEG format, with a file size of less than 2MB. The photo should be a front-facing image with no hat, no glasses, in formal attire, and with a white background.