Government-Standard Biometric Validation
Stop Rejections Before They Happen.
Stop Rejections Before They Happen. 30% of visa applications are delayed due to photo errors. SnapPass audits your image against 160+ official government standards to minimize risk.
Strict adherence to ICAO Doc 9303 · Ephemeral Data Processing
SnapPass is an independent biometric auditing tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. Final photo acceptance is at the sole discretion of the issuing authority.
Why 1 in 5 Applications Get Rejected
Government automated scanners are stricter than the human eye.
Micro-Shadows
Even tiny shadows behind ears can trigger 'background homogeneity' errors.
Skin Luminance
Face brightness must fall within specific histograms to be machine-readable.
Biometric Geometry
Chin-to-crown distance must be exactly 70-80% of vertical height.
Neutral Expression
Mouths must be closed for algorithms to map biometric keypoints.
Is SnapPass Right For You?
Recommended For
- Visa Applicants (specific dimensions)
- Passport Renewals (US, UK, EU)
- ID Card Photos (Student, License)
✕Not Recommended For
- Official In-Person Appointments
- Restoring Damaged/Torn Photos
- Legal Identity Recovery (No Documents)
Strict validation,
simplified.
SnapPass audits your image against official government API standards, correcting lighting gradients and background luminance to prevent automated rejection.
Background Luminance Check
Ensures background falls within the 18% neutral gray card standard equivalent where required.
Biometric Geometry
Validates eye-line position and head tilt within <5 degrees of tolerance.
Processed
OriginalThe Biometric Audit Process
Source Analysis
We inspect your raw image for resolution quality (>600 DPI) and compression artifacts.
ISO Standard Alignment
Our engine aligns facial geometry (pupillary distance) to ISO/IEC 19794-5 grids.
Compliance Report
Receive a processed image and a list of checked parameters.
Supported by 200+ Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding compliance and processing.
General
Is this guaranteed to be accepted by the government?
No tool can legally guarantee government acceptance, as officials have subjective discretion. However, SnapPass aligns your photo with the exact technical specifications (size, background, lighting) published by agencies to strictly minimize rejection based on technical errors.
What happens if my photo is rejected?
If your SnapPass-processed photo is rejected for technical reasons, we offer a full refund upon proof of rejection. We also provide a corrected version free of charge.
Technical
Do you use AI to generate fake faces?
Absolutely not. We use computer vision solely to clean backgrounds and crop images. We never alter your facial biometrics (eyes, nose, mouth shape) as this would violate government 'alteration' policies.
Can I use a selfie?
Yes, but use the rear camera for higher resolution. Stand 1 meter away from the camera to avoid 'fish-eye' lens distortion which alters facial proportions.
Processing
Why is my background grey instead of white?
Some countries (like the UK and Canada) specifically require 'light grey' or 'cream' backgrounds, not pure white. SnapPass automatically selects the correct color code based on your selected document type.
How long do you keep my photo?
User privacy is paramount. Your original and processed images are permanently deleted from our servers after 24 hours. We do not sell or store biometric data.