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Canada Canadian Firearms License (PAL) Photo Size Requirements


Passport picture size Width: 45 mm, Height: 57 mm
Resolution (DPI) 600
Background color White
Printable photo Yes
Digital photo for online submission Yes
Digital photo size Width: 1050 pixels , Height: 1350 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requirements

Photo specifications

Make sure your photo:

  • is the right size
  • has the quality we need
  • captures a neutral facial expression
  • reflects how you look now (the photo must be less than 12 months old)

Size

Photo size information

Your photo must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be 45 mm wide by 57 mm high (1 3/4 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches high)
  • Your head in the photograph must be at least 30 mm (1 3/16 inches) high

Image quality

Your photo may be in colour or in black and white.

They must:

  • be clear, sharp and in focus
  • have uniform lighting and no shadows, glare or flash reflections
  • show a clear difference between your face and the background
  • show your natural skin tone
  • be an original photo that is not altered in any way

Facial expression

The photo must show a neutral expression. This type of photo helps us confirm your identity and prevent fraud.

A neutral facial expression means that:

  • your eyes are open and clearly visible
  • you're looking straight at the camera
  • your mouth is closed
  • you're not smiling or frowning

Appearance and posture

Your photos must show how you look now. This means that your photos must be taken no more than 12 months before you submit your application.

Your photos must also:

  • show your face and shoulders centred and squared to the camera, not tilted in any direction
  • have a plain white or light-coloured background
  • be in portrait (vertical) position
  • be a photo of you only (no group photos)

Names and signatures needed on back of the photo

On the back of the photo:

  • the applicant must clearly write:
    • name of the applicant
  • your guarantor must:
    • clearly write his full name
    • sign the back of the photo

Note

If you are submitting your photo with a licence renewal application, a photo guarantor signature is not required.

Tips for taking photos

If you're in a wheelchair
Photo must be taken against a plain white background. If your wheelchair has a headrest, a plain white covering should be placed over it. This makes your facial features and the edges of your face clear against the background.
If you have headwear or nasal cannula
Your headwear or a nasal cannula may appear in a photo if worn for medical reasons. Your eyes must remain clearly visible.
Why can't I smile in my photo?
It is recommended that the photo be taken with a neutral expression. This help us confirm and prevent fraud.

We accept photos with:

  • glasses:
    • Your eyes must be clearly visible.
    • There must be no glare on the lenses.
  • hair down or up:
    • Your hair must be off your face, so that the edges of your face are visible.
  • hats and head coverings worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons:
    • Your full face must be clearly visible.
    • The head covering must not create shadows on your face.
  • a wheelchair, if you place a white blanket behind your head:
    • Your facial features and the edges of your face must both be clearly visible.

We don't accept photos with:

  • sunglasses or tinted eye glasses:
    • This includes prescription lenses, even when your eyes are clearly visible.
  • red-eye effect or red-eye alterations
  • hats and head coverings not worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons
  • shadows:
    • lighting must be uniform to avoid shadows:
      • around your ears
      • in the background
      • across your face or shoulders

Why 123PassportPhoto?

  • Save money: You don't need to pay so much for your passport photo. With 123PassportPhoto service, you can make your own passport photos and print it yourself.
  • Save time: Just take a photo using digital camera, then upload and create passport photo with 3 steps. It takes less than 5 minutes to be ready for download.
  • White background enhancement: Our premium feature can help you to adjust the photo so that you can get a white background passport photo. Most countries prefer white background passport photos.
  • Ultra high resolution photo: 123PassportPhoto generates passport photos suitable for 600 dpi printing.
  • We support 50+ countries such as USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Brazil, China, Singapore, Russia, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Argentina and more.

General Passport Photo Requirements

  • Neutral facial expression: a. do not open mouth; b. open eyes.
  • No glasses; No Hat.
  • Don't cover eyebrows with hair.

Find more information on requirements and photo taking tips here.

How to Print Passport Photos Using Color Printer

  1. Download the 4R sheet with multiple photos.
  2. Check the requirements and use correct 4R photographic paper (matte, semi-matt or glossy paper).
  3. Print the 4R sheet with no margins. Make sure the 4R picture fit exactly on the 4R photo paper.
  4. Cut the 4R sheet along the gray lines and you will get multiple photos.

Steps to create passport photos

  1. Select country and ID photo type, and click Start.
  2. Upload photo. In order to correctly make passport photo, the picture size should be smaller than 10MB, and the dimensions should be smaller than 4000 x 3000 pixels. The system accepts only .JPG or .JPEG files. The Crop page opens when the photo is uploaded.
  3. Crop photo to the correct passport photo size dimension.
  4. If you need white background enhancement, select an enhancement.
  5. Click the Next button, you will get a printable passport picture which is suitable to be printed on 4R (4x6") photo paper.
  6. Save the 4R sheet and print it using a photo printer or print it at any photo center.

How to Take Baby Passport Photos

  1. Lay white or light color baby quilt or blanket in a bright room or other places with good lighting.
  2. Lay the baby on the quilt or blanket.
  3. Ensure baby is looking straight at the camera with eyes open, mouth closed and not smiling.

See more tips on taking baby passport photos here.

Passport Photo Size Requirements

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