Passport Photos Done In 15 Minutes*

No. Come in anytime during regular store hours and our staff will be happy to help.

Passport photos start at $24.99 for two identical printed photos. Digital versions emailed to you are available for $29.99.

*Regional pricing may vary - contact your local Henry's for current rates.

Recommended:

• Dark-coloured clothing (navy, black, dark green, etc.)
• Solid colours without patterns
• Conservative necklines

Avoid:

• White or light-coloured clothing (blends with background)
• Uniforms or camouflage patterns
• Large patterns or logos
• Low necklines or strapless tops

Yes, you may wear prescription glasses ONLY if:

• Your eyes are clearly visible
• There is no glare or reflection on the lenses
• The frames don't cover any part of your eyes
• They are not tinted or sunglasses

Sunglasses and tinted glasses are strictly prohibited, even if your eyes are visible.

Head coverings are only permitted for religious beliefs or medical reasons, provided that:

• Your full face is clearly visible
• No shadows are cast on your face
• You can provide documentation if requested

Regular hats, caps, or fashion accessories are not permitted.

Photos must be taken within 6 months of your passport application submission. This ensures your photo accurately reflects your current appearance.

Your photo must show:

• Neutral facial expression - no smiling, mouth closed
• Eyes open and clearly visible
• Face directly facing the camera - not tilted
• Head and shoulders centered and squared to camera
• Plain white or light-coloured background

Children's passport photos follow the same size and quality requirements as adults. However:

• Neutral expressions are encouraged but some tolerance exists for infant
• Only the child should appear in the photo
• Parents' hands must not be visible
• For newborns, photos may be taken while seated in a car seat with white blanket background

For new passport applications: Yes, one photo requires your guarantor to write "I certify this to be a true likeness of [your name]" and sign the back.

For passport renewals: No guarantor signature required.

Our specialized cameras automatically verify that your photos meet Government of Canada specifications including:

• Correct sizing and face measurements
• Proper lighting and contrast
• Background compliance
• Facial positioning requirements

This significantly reduces the risk of photo rejection by Passport Canada.

While Henry's uses government-compliant biometric technology to maximize acceptance rates, we cannot guarantee acceptance as final approval rests with Passport Canada. Common rejection reasons include lighting issues (45.8%), incorrect positioning (55.7%), and facial expression problems (33.7%). Our technology helps minimize these common issues.

One photo must include on the back (stamped or handwritten by the photographer):

• Studio/photographer name and complete address
• Date the photo was taken
• Space for guarantor certification (if required)

Yes! We can email high-resolution digital photos that meet the specifications for Canada's digital passport application system:

• JPEG format
• 3:2 aspect ratio
• 1200-3000 pixels wide
• 1800-4500 pixels high
• 200KB-4MB file size