Passport photo requirements Canada for passport application
Passport photo requirements Canada; of course you need a passport photo to apply for a passport, the rules are somewhat stricter for adults than for children.
Costs for a passport photo for Canada
You can have passport photos taken for Canada from € 15.00 and you will receive 4 photos for this.
If you also need the photo digitally, € 5 will be added.
Please be aware what kind of document you want to apply for. For the passport requirements are different than the temporary resident visa and workpermit. Down below you find more information about it.
U kunt You can walk in without an appointment at Hugo de Grootplein 17 in Amsterdam. In principle, the passport photos are ready immediately.
Of course you can also make an appointment so that you know that you will be helped at that time. (appointments take precedence over entry).
Adults:
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The following attributes should be included on the back of a photo:
the name and full address of the photo studio and the date the photo was taken. The photographer can use a stamp or write this information on it. Adhesive labels are unacceptable.
Temporary resident visa and workpermit:
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Glasses can be worn in the photos, as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare in the glasses. Sunglasses or photos with the red-eye effect are unacceptable.
Hats and headgear should not be worn unless worn daily for religious belief or medical reasons. However, your entire face should be clearly visible and the head covering should not cast shadows on your face.
Your hair can hang down loosely if there are no shadows. The lighting must be uniform. Shadows over the face or shoulder, around the ears or the background are not accepted.
Children:
Child pictures and baby pictures must comply with the same rules as indicated above. Photos should show the children’s head and shoulders well. Hands of the parent holding the child should not appear in the photo. Canada recognizes the difficulty of obtaining a neutral expression from a newborn and will provide some tolerance in this regard. There should be no shadows on the face or shoulders, around the ears or the background.
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