You must provide 2 photos with your application for a Temporary
Resident Visa, Study Permit, or Work Permit. It is imperative that
your photos be compliant with the following specifications otherwise
they will be rejected. You will be required to provide new photos
before your application can be processed.
To avoid delays, please ensure that the photos provided with
your application meet these requirements.
Photograph Specifications
Two identical photos, black and white or colour, taken within
the last 6 months.
Must be clear and well defined, taken against a plain white
or light coloured background.
Digital photos must not be altered in any way.
The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression,
neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as long as the eyes
are clearly visible and the frame is not covering any part of
the eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are acceptable if
they do not disguise the natural appearance of the bearer.
Photos in which the applicant is wearing a hat or head covering
worn for religious reasons are acceptable if the full facial features
are not obscured.
The frame size must be 35mm X 45mm (1.37” X 1.77”). ·
Must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the
middle of the photo and include the top of the shoulders. ·
Size of the head, chin to crown*, must be between 31mm (1.22”) and
36mm (1.41”).
* Crown: top of the head, or (if obscured by hair or headwear),
where the top of the head/skull would be if it could be seen.
Photos which do not meet these specifications
will not be accepted.
