VISA PHOTOS

Visa Photos Canada

The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
Provide two photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member with your application.

Photographs must be printed on quality photographic paper.
The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or color.

The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-colored background.
If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.

Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal appearance.

If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.