Explained: Why You Should Not Smile in Passport and ID Photos

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Unknown

Society & Lifestyle

People having passport or ID photos taken are required to keep a straight face, avoid smiling and refrain from posing. The requirement differs from the approach used in ordinary photoshoots. The text says many people do not understand why the rule exists, but provides no further explanation.

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