Dark solid colors are best like navy blue, brown, dark grey, or green for Canadian passport photos; they will pop against a white background. Avoid wearing light colors, like white, beige, or light grey.

Yes you can. It is recommended to wear light, natural makeup that doesn't change your appearance. Try to avoid makeup that is too obvious, interferes with photo clarity and blurs any edges of the your face.

You can wear earrings or jewelry, but avoid bulky or large earrings or jewlry that could cover part of your face. The goal is to have a clear and unobstructed passport photo.

You cannot smile in your passport. The requirement is a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed.

No. Your makeup should be kept as natural as possible. Avoid wearing heavy makeup, such as bold lipstick, smokey eyes, or lash extensions.

This is because they may change your appearance or cause a glare in the photo, making it difficult to identify your or your eye colour.

• Choose a solid, dark coloured outfit

• style your hair like you always do

• strike a confident and relaxed pose

• Look at the camera without forcing your eyes open

• Perfect the art of smizing (smiling with the eyes)

• Keep your makeup natural looking.