We are able to take adult, child and newborn photographs for Canadian passports. Photographs are by drop-in only, no appointment necessary. Typical wait time for photographs is 5-10 minutes from start to finish.
We are also able to take photographs for the following Canadian documents:
Permanent Resident
Citizenship
Canadian Visa
FAC
Handidart
Security License
Power of Attorney
Medical Exams
The price for two photographs is $8.95 plus tax.
What you need to know
Quantity
TWO identical photos produced from the same film, or from the same electronic file capturing the digital image, are required for each passport.
Size
The length of the face on the photo from chin to crown of head (natural top of head) must be between 31 mm (1 1/4 in.) and 36 mm (1 7/16 in.).
The photos must measure 50 mm X 70 mm in size (2 inches wide X 2 3/4 inches long).
The photos must be a close-up of the head and shoulders so that the face covers approximately 25% of the photo.
Either black and white or colour photos are acceptable.
Image Requirements
The photos provided will be printed in the passport. In order for our equipment to read the photo correctly, applicants are asked not to smile.
Photos must be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background so that the applicant’s features are clearly distinguishable against the background. There should be enough contrast between the background and the traits or clothing. **Please do not wear white shirts. They do not provide enough contrast.** (bold text)
Shadows are unacceptable. Lighting must be uniform to avoid shadows across the face or shoulders, around the ears or in the background.
There must be no reflection or glare on the face or glasses.
Applicant must show a neutral facial expression (no smiling, mouth closed) and look straight at the camera.
Eyes must be open and clearly visible. Glasses, including tinted prescription glasses, are acceptable as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare in the glasses. Sunglasses and red eyes are unacceptable.
Photos must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, both edges of the face must be clearly visible.
Photos must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo).
Photos must be clear, sharp and in focus.
Photos must be originals and not taken from an existing photo.
Guarantor
One photo must be signed by a guarantor as a true likeness of the applicant, unless the passport application is being made through the Simplified Renewal Application Process. If that is the case, no guarantor is necessary.
A notary seal must not be imprinted on the photos.
Children
Photos must show the child’s head and shoulders only. Parent’s or child’s hands must not appear in the photo. Passport Canada recognizes the difficulty in obtaining a neutral expression of a newborn and will allow for some tolerance in this regard.
Child replacement passport: If applying for a replacement passport for a child, you must include a photo that has been taken within one month of the date the application is submitted.
International Passports & Visas
We can produce visa or passport photos for any country that you currently hold citizenship in or may be traveling to. Please bring in the specifications for the photographs you require to assist our staff in getting the right photographs for your requirements.
