Does Hair Color Affect Passport?
The good news is that the U.S. State Department doesn't consider small changes in a person's appearance significant enough for a passport renewal. While you may get extra scrutinized by customs officers at the airport, your new hair color is not a reason for you to ditch your current passport and apply for a new one.

Can you have colored hair in your passport?

As you may have already deduced, the color you pick in the passport application is no big deal at all and as long as it relates to either your current hair color or your natural one, you will be fine.

Do I have to change my passport if I dye my hair?

You don't need to renew your passport if you've changed your appearance in any of the following ways: New hair color.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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