Can you wear makeup in a passport photo?
No official source sets a makeup rule. The US, UK, Canada and India don’t mention it, and Australia’s official examples show heavy makeup as an unacceptable photo.
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What each country says
| Country | Answer | Official quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Not stated by the US Department of State. | — | travel.state.gov | |
| United Kingdom | Not stated by HM Passport Office. | — | gov.uk | |
| Canada | Not stated by the Government of Canada. | — | canada.ca | |
| Australia | Makeup isn't addressed in the written rules, but the official example gallery shows 'Too much make up' as an unacceptable photo. | Acceptable Incorrect framing - too far Hat on head Acceptable Too much make up Ink marks |
passports.gov.au | |
| India | Not stated by Passport Seva (India). | — | passportindia.gov.in |
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