Can I take my own passport photo at home?
Yes in the US, the UK (online applications) and Australia, where someone else can take it for you. No in Canada, where a commercial photographer must take it; in India, adults and children over 4 are photographed at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Rules checked on · official sources only
What each country says
| Country | Answer | Official quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesPassport | Yes. A friend or family member can take your passport photo; it doesn't have to be an acceptance facility or photo company. | Any company that offers photo services A friend or family member Acceptance facilities and photo vendors charge different fees for taking your photo. |
travel.state.gov | |
| United KingdomOnline application | Yes, for online applications: someone can help you take it on your own device during the application. Booth or shop photos are more likely to be approved. | You can get a digital photo either: from a photo booth or shop before applying for your passport by taking one using your own device during your passport application Photos from a booth or shop are more likely to be approved than a photo taken using your own device. |
gov.uk | |
| Canada | No. Photos must be taken in person by a commercial photographer or photo studio and printed professionally. Home-printed photos aren't accepted. | be taken in person by a commercial photographer or photo studio be professionally printed on plain, high-quality photographic paper We don’t accept photos printed at home or on heavyweight paper. |
canada.ca | |
| Australia | Yes, not prohibited: the official video says to ask someone to be your photographer. A professional provider is recommended, and prints must be dye-sublimation glossy prints. | Do ask someone to be your photographer. Ensure your photo is taken in full colour. We recommend getting a professional passport photo provider to take your photos. |
passports.gov.au (video transcript) passports.gov.au |
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| India | For PSK/POPSK applications no photo is needed: it is captured there for applicants over 4. Under-4s and DPC/SPC/CSC applicants supply a photo; where it's taken isn't stated. | For applicants above the age of 4 years, photographs will be captured at the PSK/POPSK/PO itself. Photograph is NOT REQUIRED for applications submitted at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). |
passportindia.gov.in passportindia.gov.in (PDF) |
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