Can I print a photo onto the visa application itself instead of gluing it on? [closed]
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When a visa application asks for a visa photo, does it matter whether it's on photo paper or whether it's glued on?
If I can very neatly print my photo onto the PDF in the correct place myself, is there a chance they would nevertheless reject it because it's not glued on as they had expected?
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asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
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When a visa application asks for a visa photo, does it matter whether it's on photo paper or whether it's glued on?
If I can very neatly print my photo onto the PDF in the correct place myself, is there a chance they would nevertheless reject it because it's not glued on as they had expected?
visas
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
closed as too broad by Michael Hampton, JoErNanO♦, Gayot Fow, blackbird, Max Apr 10 '16 at 19:22
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
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@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23
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When a visa application asks for a visa photo, does it matter whether it's on photo paper or whether it's glued on?
If I can very neatly print my photo onto the PDF in the correct place myself, is there a chance they would nevertheless reject it because it's not glued on as they had expected?
visas
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
When a visa application asks for a visa photo, does it matter whether it's on photo paper or whether it's glued on?
If I can very neatly print my photo onto the PDF in the correct place myself, is there a chance they would nevertheless reject it because it's not glued on as they had expected?
visas
visas
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
asked Apr 9 '16 at 7:50
MehrdadMehrdad
1,33821224
1,33821224
closed as too broad by Michael Hampton, JoErNanO♦, Gayot Fow, blackbird, Max Apr 10 '16 at 19:22
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It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
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@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23
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It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
2
@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23
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It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
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@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23
@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23
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Without knowing which country you are applying for a visa for it's impossible to answer this with certainty, however...
I suspect your chances of having your application rejected are extremely high. Ignoring the fact that you have ignored the explicit instructions for the application, photos (even those printed at home) are generally printed onto special "photo" paper, not standard paper. Any photo printed on standard paper is likely below the standards that are set for the photograph.
For example, the Australia photo requirements state that the photo must be "Good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old", whilst those for the US state it must be "Printed on photo quality paper" thus standard paper will not suffice for either of those two.
Many countries do allow uploading a photo during the (online) application process. In this case they will normally include a copy of the photo on the application form, however this is intended more as a confirmation that the photo has been supplied rather than to be used in it's own right. As they have the original (uploaded) photo, no physical photo is normally required in these cases.
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
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Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
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Without knowing which country you are applying for a visa for it's impossible to answer this with certainty, however...
I suspect your chances of having your application rejected are extremely high. Ignoring the fact that you have ignored the explicit instructions for the application, photos (even those printed at home) are generally printed onto special "photo" paper, not standard paper. Any photo printed on standard paper is likely below the standards that are set for the photograph.
For example, the Australia photo requirements state that the photo must be "Good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old", whilst those for the US state it must be "Printed on photo quality paper" thus standard paper will not suffice for either of those two.
Many countries do allow uploading a photo during the (online) application process. In this case they will normally include a copy of the photo on the application form, however this is intended more as a confirmation that the photo has been supplied rather than to be used in it's own right. As they have the original (uploaded) photo, no physical photo is normally required in these cases.
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
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Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
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Without knowing which country you are applying for a visa for it's impossible to answer this with certainty, however...
I suspect your chances of having your application rejected are extremely high. Ignoring the fact that you have ignored the explicit instructions for the application, photos (even those printed at home) are generally printed onto special "photo" paper, not standard paper. Any photo printed on standard paper is likely below the standards that are set for the photograph.
For example, the Australia photo requirements state that the photo must be "Good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old", whilst those for the US state it must be "Printed on photo quality paper" thus standard paper will not suffice for either of those two.
Many countries do allow uploading a photo during the (online) application process. In this case they will normally include a copy of the photo on the application form, however this is intended more as a confirmation that the photo has been supplied rather than to be used in it's own right. As they have the original (uploaded) photo, no physical photo is normally required in these cases.
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
2
Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
add a comment |
Without knowing which country you are applying for a visa for it's impossible to answer this with certainty, however...
I suspect your chances of having your application rejected are extremely high. Ignoring the fact that you have ignored the explicit instructions for the application, photos (even those printed at home) are generally printed onto special "photo" paper, not standard paper. Any photo printed on standard paper is likely below the standards that are set for the photograph.
For example, the Australia photo requirements state that the photo must be "Good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old", whilst those for the US state it must be "Printed on photo quality paper" thus standard paper will not suffice for either of those two.
Many countries do allow uploading a photo during the (online) application process. In this case they will normally include a copy of the photo on the application form, however this is intended more as a confirmation that the photo has been supplied rather than to be used in it's own right. As they have the original (uploaded) photo, no physical photo is normally required in these cases.
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
Without knowing which country you are applying for a visa for it's impossible to answer this with certainty, however...
I suspect your chances of having your application rejected are extremely high. Ignoring the fact that you have ignored the explicit instructions for the application, photos (even those printed at home) are generally printed onto special "photo" paper, not standard paper. Any photo printed on standard paper is likely below the standards that are set for the photograph.
For example, the Australia photo requirements state that the photo must be "Good quality, colour gloss prints, less than six months old", whilst those for the US state it must be "Printed on photo quality paper" thus standard paper will not suffice for either of those two.
Many countries do allow uploading a photo during the (online) application process. In this case they will normally include a copy of the photo on the application form, however this is intended more as a confirmation that the photo has been supplied rather than to be used in it's own right. As they have the original (uploaded) photo, no physical photo is normally required in these cases.
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
DocDoc
76.9k5177284
answered Apr 9 '16 at 8:07
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76.9k5177284
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Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
add a comment |
2
Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
2
2
Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Thank you! I just noticed that in my case they say they actually have a photo service for people who don't have a photo or whose photos don't meet their criteria, so I'm guessing it might be worth trying since in the worst case I'll just have to shell out some money to retake it there, and it won't get outright denied because of this. But this is useful to know nonetheless! +1
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 8:28
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
Update: You're right, they said it's wrong to print the photo. However since I already had a photo on glossy paper with me too, they just took that and taped it (with double-sided tape) on where it was supposed to go anyway; it didn't get rejected or anything.
– Mehrdad
Apr 12 '16 at 23:16
add a comment |
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It depends very much on the specific country. But in general, not following the instructions for a visa application is a good way to be refused and lose the application fees.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 9 '16 at 8:11
Which country are we talking about here?
– JoErNanO♦
Apr 9 '16 at 9:06
@JoErNanO: Haha, I'm not sure I want to give details on that on the internet at the moment... but the general information I got below is still useful for my question.
– Mehrdad
Apr 9 '16 at 9:44
there's a chance they may cut out or remove the photo for use else where.
– Journeyman Geek
Apr 9 '16 at 13:42
2
@Mehrdad I don't see how the country could possibly be considered sensitive information.
– Insane
Apr 10 '16 at 1:23