The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned intending travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications.
In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport photos must be recent and must clearly resemble the applicant. It added that submitting an altered image would delay the application process.
“Do NOT use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. We will not accept photos that are edited or filtered.
“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). Submitting a digitally enhanced photo will significantly delay your application,” the mission said.
The warning was accompanied by a flier reiterating the policy in bold terms.
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