Photo identification

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Photo identification is generally used to define any form of identification that includes a photograph of the holder.

Some countries use a government issued card as a proof of age or citizenship.

Types of photo ID cards include:

• Passports
• Driver's licenses or state ID cards
• Company issued id cards

[edit] Worldwide passport photos requirements

Though the requirements for making passport photos vary around the world, they all adhere to a few basic requirements:

1. Front-facing photo of the subject
2. Clear focus of the subject and visibility of the eyes and both ears
3. No-smiling. A new regulation for all countries implementing biometrics measures

Examples of specific requirements include:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Australia
• Ireland

[edit] Do it yourself passport photos alternatives

There are a number of solutions for people who would like to make their own passport photos:

1. Using software packages like Photoshop - http://www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=22
2. Online passport photos service - http://www.ePassportPhoto.com

[edit] See also

• Identity documents in the United States