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Application for permanent residence — Canadian Experience Class (IMM 5609)

Appendix A: Photo specifications

TAKE THIS SHEET WITH YOU TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Immigration photos are not the same as passport photos.
  • Make sure that you provide the correct number of photos specified in the Checklist.

Notes to the photographer

The photos must:

  • show a full front view of the person’s head and shoulders showing full face centered in the middle of the photograph;
  • have a plain white background;
  • be identical (black and white or colour) produced from the same untouched negative, or exposed simultaneously by a split-image or multi-lens camera.

The photos must:

  • measure between 25 mm and 30 mm (1″ and 1 1/5″) from chin to crown
  • have a 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8″ x 1 3/4″) finished size

Photo dimensions and required information

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