Taking your own passport photo is easier than you might think. In this video, we'll show you how to take the perfect passport photo without ever leaving your house. Passport photos must be in color and taken in front of a white background. Find a clean white wall to serve as the backdrop for your photo shoot. No white wall in your house? Just pose in front of a plain white poster board to create a neutral background. And remember, photos must be taken within the last six months to reflect your most current appearance. Photos must be taken facing the camera head on with no objects or shadows obscuring your face. Put on a neutral expression and keep both eyes open. Sorry, no smiling for the camera for this one. Try to take your photos in the daytime to take advantage of all that natural light. For your passport photo, you should wear your normal day-to-day clothing. Uniforms or head coverings that obscure your hair or hairline should not be worn with the exception of religious items or clothing worn daily. And finally, remember to stay away from patterns when dressing for your passport photo and remove any headphones or wireless devices. No glasses either. There, that's better. Finally, selfies will not be accepted as passport photos, so either invest in a tripod or phone a friend to help you snap the perfect picture. When it comes to prepping your photo for submission, there are dozens of online resources that will help you size your photo to the required specifications. Check out the article linked below in the description for more details on how to crop your photos and links to some of our favorite online editors. Follow these guidelines and you'll be coasting through customs in no time. If you liked this video, remember to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to smarter travel on YouTube. And as always, thanks for watching!