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UK passports and exactly why you're not allowed to smile finally explained

A biometric photography expert has finally revealed why you are not allowed to smile in your passport photos and the reason is actually quite surprising



Passport photos require a neutral expression because facial recognition software struggles with smiles. While a slight upturn of the lips is sometimes acceptable in the UK and North America, some countries like France are stricter. UK guidelines also specify that glasses should not be worn unless medically necessary.

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