• The photos must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either

black and white or colour.

• The photos must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured

background.

• If the photos 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 or 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.

The frame size must be 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").

The photos 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.

The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between

31 mm (1 1/4") and 36 mm (1 7/16").

Crown means the top of the head, or (if obscured by hair or a

head covering), where the top of the head or skull would be if it

could be seen.

www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5256E.PDF