

50 mm wide x 70 mm high (2 inches wide x 2 3/4 inches high) in size.Provide 2 identical and unaltered Canadian passport-style photos that meet these specifications: How to submit your photos If submitting printed photos with your application You can also pay a service provider to take Canadian passport-style photos. Minor variations in a neutral expression of a newborn are recognized.Shadows shouldn't appear across the face or shoulders, around the ears or in the background.parent's or child's hands shouldn't appear in the photoįor newborns, the photo may be taken while the child is sitting in a car seat, as long as a white blanket is placed over the seat behind the child's head.photos need to show the child's head and shoulders only.the full face needs to be clearly visible and the head covering shouldn't cast any shadows on the face.įor child photos, the same requirements apply.Head coverings are unacceptable, unless worn for religious, cultural or medical purposes:.Photos with the red-eye effect or red-eye alterations are unacceptable.

Sunglasses and tinted eyeglasses are unacceptable.Prescription eyeglasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no reflection or glare on the eyeglasses.be taken within no more than 12 months before the date you submit the application and reflect applicant's current appearance.be originals and not taken from an existing photo.be taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background, with a clear difference between the face and the background.be taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera.be taken with uniform lighting, without shadows, glare or flash reflections.be taken with a neutral facial expression, that is, eyes open and clearly visible, mouth closed.

Photos can be in colour or black and white and be taken by anyone. if submitting a photo using the SCIS Photo App.if submitting printed photos with your application.

You can now take your own photo cost-free when applying for a secure status card and submit it straight from your smart phone using the SCIS Photo App. How to submit acceptable photos when applying for a secure status card. How your photos should look for a secure status card
