The DFA Blue Background
If you are renewing your Philippine passport at a consulate or submitting photos for specific DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) processes, you must use a Royal Blue background. A white or light blue background will be immediately rejected.
Size and Collar Rules
The size must be exactly 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (45x35mm). Crucially, the applicant must wear a shirt with a collar (e.g., a polo shirt or dress shirt). T-shirts or sleeveless tops are strictly forbidden for official Philippine passport photographs.
No Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses
The DFA enforces a blanket ban on all eyeglasses and all contact lenses (even clear prescription lenses) during the biometric capture process. Your bare eyes must be visible.
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