The US Mission in Nigeria has warned passport applicants against using artificial intelligence (AI) or digitally edited photographs for their applications, saying such images will not be accepted.

In a reminder shared on its official X account on Friday, the mission stressed that passport photos must be genuine, recent and accurately reflect the applicant’s current appearance.

The embassy stated that applicants should avoid using AI tools, filters or any form of digital enhancement when taking passport photographs.

“Reminder! Do NOT use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. We will not accept photos that are edited or filtered,” the mission wrote.

It added that passport photographs must have been taken within the last six months and should closely resemble the applicant to enable easy identification by U.S. border officials.

“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),” the statement said.

The mission further warned that submitting a digitally enhanced image could cause significant delays in processing passport applications.

“Submitting a digitally enhanced photo will significantly delay your application.”

Applicants were also directed to the U.S. Department of State’s passport photo guidelines for more information on the required standards. (Saturday Vanguard)