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Introduction
Recently, I needed to update my passport's name and obtain new visa photos for my student visa in Malaysia. I also had a minor eye issue that needed treatment. So, off I went to sort these things out.
Passport and Visa Photos
First up were my passport and visa photos. My current passport photo was a reused shot from a formal occasion, making me look like a seven-year-old boy with a bowl haircut. While it might be a practical choice for international entry, it's hardly recognizable as me.
Now, I needed visa photos for Malaysia, and it was essential that they adhered to the country's requirement of a white background. However, the machine I chose initially didn't offer the option for a white background. Despite having prior knowledge of these limitations, I didn't realize that there could be such differences between various courses on the machine.
As my intention was to use the standard blue background for my passport, this situation worked out well for me, and I opted for the excellent course to take the photos. So, despite the initial hiccup, my positive outlook remained.
Data and Print
Next, I realized that I needed both digital and printed copies of the visa photos. The machine I used allowed me to have both for an additional fee of 400 yen, making the process convenient. However, this photo session was a string of unexpected events.
1: White Background Issue
First, after the initial shoot, I realized shockingly that the white background condition required for the Malaysian student visa wasn't met. I knew that not all machines had the option for a white background, so I had chosen a compatible one. However, I hadn't anticipated differences between the courses.
Although I was lucky enough to use the standard blue background for my passport, which is what I wanted, I had to redo the photos in the "excellent" course.
2: Failed Data Upload
While retaking the photos for the excellent course with a digital copy, I encountered another unexpected hurdle. The photo data couldn't be uploaded to the server due to network congestion. Upon seeing the error message, I ended up receiving a refund, which meant that I had to redo the photos again.
The third attempt finally went smoothly.
3: An Unexpected Guest
However, the surprises didn't end there. The most memorable incident happened before the initial photo shoot.
As I was adjusting my hair using the mirror provided within the photo booth, the curtain suddenly slid open, making a loud noise. To my amazement, an elderly man had walked in unannounced.
When our eyes met, he hastily said, "Oh, I'm sorry," and left.
I wondered whether he thought this was a quiet, secluded space to relax. However, I'd like to offer a piece of advice to all humanity: please double-check before opening curtains, especially when someone is in a photo booth, striking unusual poses.
In any case, it seems that even seemingly routine tasks like obtaining passport and visa photos can result in unexpected memories. Now, I just hope that these photos will pass the necessary checks, although an online photo checker has already questioned my "changed facial color." I might have to explain that I'm just a pale, indoor person who skipped the beauty filter offered in the excellent course.
Conclusion
Even tasks as mundane as obtaining passport and visa photos can turn into dramatic experiences. I can only hope that these photos meet the requirements and prove sufficient for their respective purposes.
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