Can you wear earrings or jewelry in a passport photo?
Usually yes, as long as it doesn’t hide your face. The US and Australia allow jewellery that keeps your face clear, the UK asks you to remove facial piercings if you can, and Canada and India’s passport portal don’t say.
Rules checked on · official sources only
What each country says
| Country | Answer | Official quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesPassport | Yes. Jewelry and facial piercings are allowed as long as they do not hide your face. | You can wear jewelry and keep on your facial piercings as long as they do not hide your face. |
travel.state.gov | |
| United Kingdom | Jewellery isn't addressed generally. HMPO advises removing facial piercings if possible and rejects photos where piercings cause reflection; lip, eyebrow or nose rings may be accepted. | We advise customers to remove their piercings (if possible) before taking a photo, as we will reject photos where piercings cause reflection. We may accept body piercings, such as: |
HM Passport Office examiner guidance | |
| Canada | Not stated by the Government of Canada. | — | canada.ca | |
| Australia | Yes, if you usually wear it, as long as it doesn't obscure any part of your face and rings or studs cause no reflection. | If you usually wear jewellery or have a piercing, you must ensure it doesn't obscure any part of your face. This is especially true around your eyes, mouth and nose. There must also be no reflection from any rings or studs. |
passports.gov.au | |
| IndiaIndian embassy page — check with your mission | Not stated on passportindia.gov.in. Embassy of India Buenos Aires: facial ornaments must not obscure the face. | Head coverings, hair, head-dress or facial ornaments should not obscure the face; |
indembarg.gov.in |
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