Canadian Passport Photo Requirements

YOUR PHOTOS MUST BETaken in person by a commercial photographer.50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches wide X 2- 3/4 inches long) and sized so the height of the face measures between 31 mm (1- 1/4 inches) and 36 mm (1- 7/16 inches) from chin to crown of head (natural top of head).Clear, sharp and in focus.Photos may be in colour or in black and white.Taken with a neutral facial expression (eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed, no smiling).Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections.Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera.Taken in front of a plain white or light-colored background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones.Original photos that are not altered in any way or taken from an existing photo.Reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)

Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable).