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Documents and legalisation · q25/30 · English
How should a passport scan be prepared to avoid rejection?
Files are returned more often for unreadable scans than for missing documents.
Full page: All four corners, even light, no glare, no cropping.
Scan, do not photograph: Use a scanner at the resolution the upload system requires.
Compare page by page: Check name, dates and document number against the original before submitting.
What most people miss: Our internal pre-check of scans saves more round trips than any other single step.
Local rules vary. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing; outcomes rest with the authorities. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.