ATF Changes the Passport Photo Expiration Time
With the new ATF Form revisions, comes other changes. One of which is the passport photo expiration date. Before the January 2026 revisions, passport photos were valid for 1 year prior to the date of the application. Now with the January 2026 revisions of the ATF Form 1 and ATF Form 4, passport photos are now only valid for 6 months prior to the date of the application.
2025 Passport Photo Rules
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2026 Passport Photo Rules |
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