The United States (US) Mission in Nigeria, on Saturday, warned intending travellers against using Artificial Intelligence (AI) or digital editing tools on their passport photographs.

This is as the mission stated that such photos would not be accepted for visa applications and would delay the application process.

According to a statement  issued on its official X handle, the mission said passport photos must be recent and must clearly resemble the applicant.

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“Do NOT use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. We will not accept photos that are edited or filtered.

“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).

“Submitting a digitally enhanced photo will significantly delay your application,” the mission said.

“Do not use AI or digital editing tools on your passport photo. The Department of State will not accept photos that are edited or filtered.

“Using a digitally enhanced photo will significantly delay your application,” the flier read.

The advisory comes amid a broader push by the US authorities to curb the use of AI-manipulated images in official documentation, as facial recognition systems used by border agencies increasingly rely on unaltered, high-fidelity photographs to verify travellers’ identities.

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