Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks Emma. Its not so much fear of having the car I'm traveling in searched but of my actual person! I'm prepared to battle a lot of fear and the reality of having panic attacks all the way to the caregivers gathering but I am hoping to avoid being taken into a private room for the " big search " ! lololololololol - though I wouldn't be laughing if this really happened. Courage Re: Passport pics I would say that whatever you take the pic wearing you should plan to wear that (or NOT wear that if you decide to go bald) when you come through the border. I would say go with the scarf. It might just be me being paranoid but a wig might make an extra surly border officer suspicious for no reason and God knows you don't want to waste time getting your car searched!! So thats my thoughts on that ;-) Emma > > Hi All, > > I hope this isn't too stupid a question but I was thinking about when I take my passport pic - should I wear my wig, no wig (therefore bald) or a scarf (which is what I wear in the summer months as a wig is just too hot). My fear is that I will get stopped trying to cross the border into Michigan. Should I get a note from my doctor explaining about the Alopecia? > Thanks, > Courage > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi , I was thinking the same thing myself. I'm going to call around and see and bring both my wig and scarf just in case. The bald head comes with me where ever I go so if they insist on this option I'm good to go. I really should have given this more thought as a few months ago I still had a lot of my eyelashes and my eyebrows were fuller - now they are nearly gone. I should have had my picture taken then. I did manage to grow some hair back on top of my head as well as eyebrows and eyelashes after 3 years of complete baldness but it didn't last long. Oh well, as the expression goes " hair today, gone tomorrow! " Courage Re: Passport pics Hey Courage, You pose a very good question. I did a google to find out restrictions with passport pictures here and came up with this: . Photos must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, both edges of the face must be clearly visible. I would suggest calling whatever place you intend to get your picture taken to ask so that you arrive prepared for whatever they suggest. Perhaps even a note from your doctor saying you need a head covering for a medical condition might be enough. You could try emailing or calling your MP or the government office involved. It will be interesting to hear the outcome. > > Hi All, > > I hope this isn't too stupid a question but I was thinking about when I take my passport pic - should I wear my wig, no wig (therefore bald) or a scarf (which is what I wear in the summer months as a wig is just too hot). My fear is that I will get stopped trying to cross the border into Michigan. Should I get a note from my doctor explaining about the Alopecia? > Thanks, > Courage > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The drug store where I had my picture taken even had me take off my glasses I wear all the time. Courage, I would think picture with a wig and MD letter. Wear the wig for when you need it for the border patrol. Then back to scarfs. I have to wear glasses to drive! Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. Re: Passport pics Hey Courage, You pose a very good question. I did a google to find out restrictions with passport pictures here and came up with this: � Photos must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, both edges of the face must be clearly visible. I would suggest calling whatever place you intend to get your picture taken to ask so that you arrive prepared for whatever they suggest. Perhaps even a note from your doctor saying you need a head covering for a medical condition might be enough. You could try emailing or calling your MP or the government office involved. It will be interesting to hear the outcome. > > Hi All, > > I hope this isn't too stupid a question but I was thinking about when I take my passport pic - should I wear my wig, no wig (therefore bald) or a scarf (which is what I wear in the summer months as a wig is just too hot). My fear is that I will get stopped trying to cross the border into Michigan. Should I get a note from my doctor explaining about the Alopecia? > Thanks, > Courage > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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