Should eyebrows be visible in driver's license photos?
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Eyebrows should be visible in driver's license photos. Driver's license photos are considered official ID photos. The requirements are: front-facing photo without headwear (no hats), where both ear contours and the equivalent of an Adam's apple for men should normally be visible. Background colors are mostly red, blue, or white, with sizes typically being 1-inch or 2-inch. Below are detailed photo requirements: 1. Take a front-facing, bareheaded color photo without uniform-style clothing. Avoid wearing clothes similar to the background color; dark-colored clothing is preferred. 2. Hair should not cover eyebrows, eyes, or cheeks. Obvious jewelry should be avoided in ID photos. 3. Maintain a natural expression, avoiding indifferent looks, stiff smiles, or exaggerated expressions. 4. The subject should sit upright facing forward, with head up and chest out, hands naturally placed on the thighs, maintaining a stable posture. Avoid sideways poses, tilted faces, slanted shoulders, raised heads, or hunched backs. 5. The photo should be a recent front-facing, bareheaded color half-body ID photo. Government employees should not wear uniforms, and children should not wear red scarves. 6. Use white background photos; the photo background must be white. 7. The photo should have clear facial features, distinct outlines, rich layers, natural expression, and dark-colored upper clothing.
When I took my driver's license test, I specifically asked the traffic police department about the photo requirements. They are quite strict – the eyebrows must be visible, otherwise the photo won't pass. This has been a standard rule for many years to ensure facial features are clearly visible for identification and verification. When I took my photo, even slightly longer hair might require adjustment to avoid covering the eyebrows. Actually, it's not just the eyebrows – eyes and ears must also be visible, facing forward without a hat, with even lighting, and no glasses or reflections. These details help reduce fraud and improve document security. If you go to a photo studio, they'll help check these requirements. In short, to ensure smooth processing, it's best to tidy your hair beforehand, avoid bangs covering your eyebrows, and get it right the first time. If rejected and needing a retake, you'll have to make another trip, which could affect your test schedule.
