US Embassy warns Nigerians against using AI-edited passport photos

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The US Mission in Nigeria has warned passport applicants against using artificial intelligence (AI) or digitally edited photographs for their applications, saying such images will not be accepted.

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In a reminder shared on its official X account on Friday, the mission stressed that passport photos must be genuine, recent and accurately reflect the applicant’s current appearance.

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The embassy stated that applicants should avoid using AI tools, filters or any form of digital enhancement when taking passport photographs.

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“Reminder! Do NOT use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. We will not accept photos that are edited or filtered,” the mission wrote.

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It added that passport photographs must have been taken within the last six months and should closely resemble the applicant to enable easy identification by U.S. border officials.

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“Your photo should be recent (taken within the past six months) and look like you (the TSA or CBP agent must be able to tell it’s you),” the statement said.

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The mission further warned that submitting a digitally enhanced image could cause significant delays in processing passport applications.

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“Submitting a digitally enhanced photo will significantly delay your application.”

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Applicants were also directed to the U.S. Department of State’s passport photo guidelines for more information on the required standards.

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