Official American Samoan laissez-passer photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationA search for a laissez-passer for American Samoa may concern the territory’s Certificate of Identity, or CI. The Department of Legal Affairs publishes this as a limited travel document for U.S. nationals. It should not be confused with a passport issued by the independent country of Samoa, or assumed to provide the same acceptance as a U.S. passport.
The CI application guidance requests passport photographs in the specified format, together with a birth certificate and acceptable government-issued identification. A local voter identification card is excluded from that checklist. The portrait is therefore part of an identity-verification file, supported by the other identity documents, rather than a standalone proof of nationality.
Before arranging prints, check whether a CI is suitable for the intended journey. The department’s newer departure guidance says the CI is no longer accepted at TSA checkpoints, including the checkpoint in American Samoa, following the May 2025 REAL ID requirement. It encourages travelers to obtain a U.S. passport or an appropriate REAL ID-compliant document.
Once the document choice is confirmed, review photo quality, framing and the photo requirements to prepare a recognizable likeness in the requested format. Use the visa finder for destination research and the embassy and consulate directory to locate relevant foreign authorities. Acceptance at an immigration checkpoint and acceptance at airport security are separate questions; a suitable photograph does not resolve that distinction.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.
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Proper lighting ensures your photo is clear and natural. Uneven exposure or artificial glare can lead to rejection.
Your face must be fully visible with a neutral expression for easy identification and facial recognition.
Glasses are allowed only if they do not obstruct visibility. Headwear is permitted only for valid medical or religious reasons.
Improper posture can lead to application rejection. Your face and shoulders should be correctly aligned and fully visible.
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