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Step 1 of 4 — Prepare

Before You Upload Your 2×2 Inch Photo Photo

Check your camera roll against these requirements before choosing a file.

  • Size: 2 x 2 in
  • Background: Plain white or off-white
  • Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Official requirements loaded

Find The Right Photo In Your Camera Roll

Most rejections come from using an unsuitable existing photo

Most common rejection reason
Example of a photo that meets the requirements
✓ Suitable photo Recent, sharp, plain background
Example of a photo that does not meet the requirements
✕ Won't pass Blurry, dark or tilted
  • Sharp focus, even lighting, looking straight at the camera
  • Avoid group shots, heavily filtered selfies and screenshots of old photos

Quick Checklist Before You Upload

  • Taken recently and still a good likeness of you
  • Only you in the photo — no other people visible
  • No sunglasses, hat or head covering, unless worn for religious reasons
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight ahead
  • A photo file, not a screenshot or a scan
  • Not filtered or colour-adjusted
Format JPEG, colour
Resolution Min 600 × 600 px
File size Max 10 MB
Photo age Within 6 months
  • AI verifies instantly Every requirement
  • Money-back If rejected
  • Format guarantee Or full refund
  • Private & secure Stored in the EU

You can choose a different photo if the checks don't pass — nothing is charged until you order.

Step 2 of 4 — Upload Photo

Upload Your Photo

Follow these steps to get approved on the first try.

  • Size: 2 x 2 in
  • Background: Plain white or off-white
  • Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Official requirements automatically applied

Your photo must meet these requirements

Format JPEG, colour
Resolution Min 600 × 600 px
File size Max 10 MB
Photo age Within 6 months
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After upload, AI will verify your photo against official 2×2 Inch Photo requirements in seconds. If it passes, you move straight to delivery.

  • Approved or full refund
  • AI checks automatically
  • Resubmit freely if needed
Photo ready
  • Format:
  • Resolution:
  • File size:

Next: AI will check face position, lighting, background, expression and official 2×2 Inch Photo requirements.

Step 3 of 4 — AI Verify

Photo Approved!

Verifying your 2×2 Inch Photo Not quite right yet We couldn't finish the check This is taking too long Check limit reached

Checking against official ICAO biometric standards Your 2×2 Inch Photo meets all official requirements Fix what's listed below and take another photo. Retakes are free. Something went wrong on our side, not with your photo. Try again. We didn't get an answer in time. Your photo hasn't been judged — try again. Each photo can be checked a limited number of times. Take a new photo to continue, or contact us if you need help: william@speedphoto.eu

Your photo, cropped to the official size Analysing your photo… ✓ Approved

Usually takes 15–30 seconds

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Approved for 2×2 Inch Photo

AI Verification in progress AI Verification completed
  • Face Position ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Face centered, fills 70–80% of frame — required by ICAO biometric standards
  • Lighting Quality ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Even illumination, no shadows on face or background — #1 rejection reason
  • Background ✓ Replaced ✕ Not passed Check this We replace the background for you — you don't need a plain wall.
  • Expression & Eyes ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and visible
  • 2×2 Inch Photo Requirements ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Checking size, resolution and framing against official ICAO biometric standards

Meets the published format requirement We guarantee your photo matches the format we publish for this document. Whether your application is approved is the authority's decision — if your photo is rejected, you get a full refund.

Step 4 of 4 — Deliver

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