4 – Submitting ‘a copy of your passport’ as a photo
You can do anything with a smartphone, right?
Well, maybe not anything…
Believe it or not, when it comes to visa requests, smartphones can sometimes be more of a hindrance than a help.
It is not uncommon for visa applications to require ‘a copy of an original passport’.
In response, many candidates submit smartphone photos of their passports.
The problem?
Picture quality can vary drastically depending on the smartphone.
And let’s face it. Not everyone is a natural photographer (apologies in advance if any of the below sounds like you)!
It’s not unusual for passport photos to be submitted with the photographer’s fingers captured in the photo, the passport being illegible due to the shadow cast by the smartphone or background is visible in the picture!
All of these are problematic.
Why?
In most cases, the information contained on your passport must be crystal clear in order for your application to be accepted.
So how can you create ‘a copy of your passport’ that will meet the required standards, without using a smartphone?
The final common mistake that many visa candidates make is not leaving sufficient time to complete their application before the departure date.
It takes time to secure a visa. So instead of leaving your application to the last minute, it’s always safer to apply for your visa as soon as you know you need to travel.
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