webcam-passport-photo
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passport photo tool
SHOW HN2022
25points
7comments
#1,352of 2,570 in 2022
Top 53%of 2022 by points
How HN took it
QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project
0 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 0 critical, out of 1 comments about the project.
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Objections
US passport photos must be printed and submitted in person, unlike the UK selfie process
From 2 comments
The US passport service requires you to print photos? The UK one you just take a selfie with your smartphone in the normal manner…
pjc50 on HNYes. All new US passports require a scheduled, in-person appointment. Both paperwork and photo need to be printed and submitted in person along with originals or certified copies…
tppiotrowski on HN
Printed photo requirements are strict on size and head position
From 1 comment
The service is exceedingly stupid. You have to submit two physical photographs, one of which is then scanned in. And the requirements are pretty strict, has to be the exact size…
wnissen on HN
Questions
Whether the tool's output is accepted for US passport applications
From 2 comments
Yes. All new US passports require a scheduled, in-person appointment. Both paperwork and photo need to be printed and submitted in person along with originals or certified copies…
tppiotrowski on HNRenewals, however, can be done by mail. But the photo still needs to be physically submitted with the paperwork. In years past the physical photo was laminated into the passport,…
joezydeco on HN
Alternatives named
Private photo providers charging around $15 for passport photos
From 1 comment
The service is exceedingly stupid. You have to submit two physical photographs, one of which is then scanned in. And the requirements are pretty strict, has to be the exact size…
wnissen on HN