7 FAM APPENDIX E 1340 ATTIRE
(CT:CON-139; 05-24-2006)
a. Uniforms and Religious Attire: Photographs in a U.S. Armed Forces
uniform are not acceptable unless the applicant is applying for a
diplomatic, official or no-fee passport (22 CFR 51.25(b)). Uniforms of
other types, except for religious attire that is worn daily, are generally not
acceptable in passport photographs (22 CFR 51.25(c)). Reasonable
exceptions may be made for photographs taken in the uniform of a
civilian organization when it will aid in identification (e.g., a commercial
airline pilot who will be traveling abroad in uniform).
b. Hats or Other Headgear, Bandages: Hats or other headgear, such as
wide headbands or scarves, which completely obscure the hairline should
not be worn in passport photographs, unless the headgear is part of
religious attire which is worn daily. Headgear worn as religious attire
is acceptable as long as the face is not obscured. A signed statement
from the applicant regarding the religious nature and the daily use of the
headgear may be required in questionable cases. Photographs in which
applicants are wearing a thin headband, or sunglasses on the top of the
applicant’s head, are acceptable.
If bandages obscure the head or face, a medical statement must be
requested.
c. Dark Glasses: Tinted or dark glasses are not acceptable unless required
for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be requested in
questionable cases. Glare on eyeglasses that obscures the eye(s) is
unacceptable.
d. Accessories (Hearing Aids, Wigs, etc.): If prescription glasses, a
hearing device, wig, or similar article is normally and consistently worn, it
should be worn when the photograph is taken.