Each successful download is a separate payment. Previews are free so you can iterate until the readout is green on the checks that matter to your preset.

Is this legal advice?

No — it is practical photography and file-prep guidance. Always follow your issuer’s published checklist.

The portal gave no specific reason — where do I start?

Work in order: lighting and background, then head size, then file size. The preset readout mimics many common automated failure modes even when the website stays vague.

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Passport photo rejected — turn the portal error into a checklist

Rejections usually map to a small set of machine-detectable problems: non-plain background, wrong head ratio, uneven light, compression mush, or the wrong aspect ratio. Capture the portal’s wording if you have it, then walk the list below and run a fresh capture through the preset readout before buying another download.

File-size errors: export at the listed dimensions first, then tune KB toward the cap your preset documents.
Background errors: re-shoot on a blank wall with softer, more even light.
Eyes or mouth errors: neutral expression; remove glare-heavy glasses when your rules demand it.

FAQ

Will I pay twice?: Each successful download is a separate payment. Previews are free so you can iterate until the readout is green on the checks that matter to your preset.
Is this legal advice?: No — it is practical photography and file-prep guidance. Always follow your issuer’s published checklist.
The portal gave no specific reason — where do I start?: Work in order: lighting and background, then head size, then file size. The preset readout mimics many common automated failure modes even when the website stays vague.

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