Q: Can I wear my eyeglasses?
A: Glasses are not prohibited in the Canadian passport photo, but the following requirements must be met:
Q: Can I smile in my passport photo?
A: No. Your face expression should be neutral, with both eyes open and directly facing the camera. Photos with a smile or an unusual expression will be rejected.
Q: Can I wear a hat or head covering?
A: You may wear a hat or a head covering if it is part of recognized, traditional religious attire or medical purposes. Your face must be fully visible and your hat or head covering cannot cause shadows on your face.
Q: Can I wear a white shirt?
A: It is not guaranteed that pictures would be accepted if you are wearing white colored clothing. For a better outcome, clothing should be dark in colour.
Q: When is the best time for an infant passport photo?
A: When your baby has better neck support. 1-2 months and up is ideal for a baby's passport photos.
Q: What is the best clothing for babies to wear?
A: The best clothing for infants is well fitted dark coloured sleeper or shirt with nothing around the neck (like a collar, ruffles or a hood).
Q: Does my hair/bangs have to be pulled back/behind ears?
A: As long as your face is fully visible, you do not have to pull your hair back. Bangs are allowed but your eyes must be fully seen.
A: Glasses are not prohibited in the Canadian passport photo, but the following requirements must be met:
- The frames of the eyeglasses must not cover the eyes.
- There must be no glare on the eyeglasses.
- There must be no shadow or refraction from the glasses.
Q: Can I smile in my passport photo?
A: No. Your face expression should be neutral, with both eyes open and directly facing the camera. Photos with a smile or an unusual expression will be rejected.
Q: Can I wear a hat or head covering?
A: You may wear a hat or a head covering if it is part of recognized, traditional religious attire or medical purposes. Your face must be fully visible and your hat or head covering cannot cause shadows on your face.
Q: Can I wear a white shirt?
A: It is not guaranteed that pictures would be accepted if you are wearing white colored clothing. For a better outcome, clothing should be dark in colour.
Q: When is the best time for an infant passport photo?
A: When your baby has better neck support. 1-2 months and up is ideal for a baby's passport photos.
Q: What is the best clothing for babies to wear?
A: The best clothing for infants is well fitted dark coloured sleeper or shirt with nothing around the neck (like a collar, ruffles or a hood).
Q: Does my hair/bangs have to be pulled back/behind ears?
A: As long as your face is fully visible, you do not have to pull your hair back. Bangs are allowed but your eyes must be fully seen.