Passport size photos are always important when applying for a passport or a visa. There are numerous passport size photo requirements you need to consider for applying for visa.
Our passport photos Mississauga & Brampton team highly recommends that you know each of these requirements before you apply for visa.
Passport Size Photo Requirements
Your passport photos must be:
clear, sharp and in focus
taken with a neutral facial expression
eyes open and clearly visible
mouth closed, no smiling
taken in person by a commercial photographer or studio with:
uniform lighting and with no shadows, glare or flash reflections
face and shoulders to the camera: straight-on, centered and squared
a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones.
50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches wide X 2- 3/4 inches long)
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)
an image of your current appearance, taken within the last six months
professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper
we don’t accept photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper
original photos that are not altered in any way or taken from an existing photo
Back of photo details
The back of one photo must include:
the photographer’s stamp or written information of the:
date the photo was taken
name and complete address of the photo studio
your guarantor’s:
clearly writing of "I certify this to be a true likeness of (applicant's name)"
signature (name and surname)
If you’re renewing an adult passport, you don’t need a guarantor.
Extra details
Our passport photos Mississauga and Brampton team accept photos with:glasses worn if:
your eyes are clearly visible
there is no glare on the lenses
hair down or up
hats and head coverings worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons if:
your full face is clearly visible
- the head covering doesn’t cast shadows on your face
Our passport photos Brampton & Mississauga team doesn't accept photos with:
sunglasses or tinted eye glasses (even when the eyes are clearly visible)
red-eye effect or red-eye alterations
hats and head coverings not worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons
- shadows, as lighting must be uniform to avoid shadows:
around the ears
in the background
across the face or shoulders
Child photos
Child photos must follow the same rules as standard passport photos. They must show your child's head and shoulders only. Parent's or child's hands must not appear in the photo.
For newborn babies, the photo may be taken while your child is sitting in a car seat, as long as:
a white blanket is placed over the seat behind their head
there are no shadows:
around the ears
in the background
on the face or shoulders
Our passport photo Mississauga Ontario team recognizes the difficulty in getting a neutral expression from your newborn. We do allow some range for infant facial expressions.
What is an altered photo?
An altered photo refers to any photo that has been edited or changed in any way, by any means, and includes:
technical corrections or enhancements, such as:
adjustments to colour, brightness, contrast or sharpness
cropping around the subject’s head and shoulders, including:
cutting and pasting the subject against a white background
editing of the facial features, such as:
changing size or shape of eyes, nose, mouth or ears
editing to improve the appearance of the subject, such as:
removing glare
removing red-eye
changing hair colour
eliminating wrinkles, blemishes or birthmarks
editing the subject’s clothing, including changing colours
- changing the background, including eliminating shadows
FAQs on Passport Size Photos
1) What are the photo size requirements for an Indian visa?
For an Indian visa, the size of the photo must be 2 x 2 inch or 4.5 x 3.5 cm. For Indian visa photo in Brampton or Mississauga, contact us today.
2) Are there any chances of visa rejection if I submit my photograph with eyeglasses?
Yes, the photograph for sunglasses is never recommended when you apply for Visa. Please avoid doing so, or there are strong chances of your visa rejection.
3) Does an altered photo increase the chances of visa rejection?
No. If the alteration of the photo is done correctly, it by no means increases the chances of visa rejection. However, if the government guidelines are violated with this alteration, the photograph might get rejected.
4) How do I get the perfect photo clicked for my visa application?
Get clear with every guideline of the government when it comes to getting the photo clicked. Interact with the photographer, know things, and just relax. Getting stressed will only make things difficult for you. Also, co-operate with the photographer in terms of poses and expressions he/she suggests you as it’s only to ensure that your photograph doesn’t get rejected.
5) What are the photo size requirements for US Visa?
The photo size requirement for the US Visa is 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm). Reach out to our US visa photo Mississauga team to know all requirements.
Have more questions? Do reach out to our passport photo Mississauga Ontario team to know more.
Fast passport photos in Brampton, Mississauga & GTA
Get your passport photos within a few minutes. Our passport photos Brampton Ontario team ensures that you get your passport photos within a few minutes and of course, without any hassles.
Our efficient team ensures that your photographers are exactly according to the government guidelines and there are absolutely no chances of rejection at any stage.
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