Canada Passport Photo Guidelines

Your photo must be clear, sharp and in focus.

Your photo must be taken with a neutral facial expression (eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed, no smiling).

Your photo must be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections.

Your photo must be taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera.

Your photo must be taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background.

Your photo must photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones.

Your photo must be original that are not altered in any way or taken from an existing photo.

Your photo must reflect your current appearance (taken within the last 12 months).