Guide to Wearing Piercings in Passport Photos

Piercing is a term that has its origins in the English language and refers to the practice of creating a hole in the skin to insert a piece of jewelry. While the jewelry itself is often referred to as the piercing, this is technically incorrect.

Types of Piercings

There are many types of piercings, each of which is placed in a different location on the body. Some of the most common types of piercings include:

• Ear piercings: the most common type of piercing, typically worn as earrings rather than traditional piercings.
• Nose piercings: these can be placed in the nostril or the septum, and are a popular form of self-expression.
• Navel piercings: a popular choice among women in the 90s, this type of piercing is still common today.
• Tongue piercings: often seen as a rebellious choice, this piercing carries certain hygienic risks.
• Nipple piercings: typically horizontal and placed at the base of the nipple.
• Genital piercings: these can be placed in the clitoris for women or the glans penis for men.

Rules for Wearing Piercings in Passport Photos

When it comes to passport photos, wearing piercings is allowed, but certain guidelines must be followed. It is important to maintain a good likeness in your passport photo, which means that if you wear a facial piercing in your daily life, you should wear it in your passport photo as well.

However, the piercing should not reflect light in the photo, and it should not obscure your facial features. If you have multiple piercings, you may be asked to remove some of them if they interfere with your facial features.