Retake if the face is unclear
If the eyelids, blur, or head angle make the face hard to identify, retake the source photo.
Infant photo rules
Can a baby passport photo have eyes closed?
The safest answer is to use a photo where the baby's eyes and face are clearly visible. Some infant passport rules are more flexible than adult rules, but closed eyes can still increase rejection risk depending on the country and application flow.
How to decide whether to retake it
Use the clearest calm frame
For newborns, a calm frame with good focus and a visible face is often better than a rushed shot.
Check the destination rule
Government and embassy rules can differ, especially for infants and very young children.
Tips for getting open eyes without a blurry photo
1
Use soft front light
Comfortable light helps the baby keep eyes open without squinting.
2
Shoot after feeding
A calm but alert moment often gives a better facial expression.
3
Take burst shots
Capture several frames so you can select the sharpest open-eye image.
4
Crop carefully
After choosing the frame, use the maker to center the face and export the correct size.
Lower rejection risk
Fix the parts you can control
Even when infant eye rules are flexible, background, support items, crop, and file size are still under your control. Clean those first before submitting.