Her Majesty\u2019s Passport Office does not hold information on passport photographs from people with white hair on a white background not being accepted within the examination process.<\/p>
HM Passport Office provides clear guidance on photo standards, which includes advice for taking digital passport photographs using a \u2018plain light-coloured background\u2019 and for paper photograph using a \u2018plain cream or light grey background'. This guidance is available on GOV.UK
<\/p>
Get a passport photo - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p> Get a passport photo: Printed photos - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>"}
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