Contact Us

Ottawa Photo Studio
4 Florence Street, Suite 203
Ottawa, ON
K2P 0W7

Phone: (613) 233-8472

Photo Requirements

US passport photo requirements:
• Two (2) recent photographs.
• Measuring 50mm x 50mm.
• Made during the last 6 months.
• On a single clear light grey or white background.
• The distance from the chin to the top of the head must be between 31mm-36mm or 70-80%.
• The distance from the bottom of the photo to the eye line must be between 20-30mm. With good focus, clearly showing the eyes and face with both parties (and face).
• The photograph is to present a person without headgear.
• Not wearing eyeglasses .
• Looking forward with open eyes,
• With the natural expression of the face and mouth closed.
• If the photos are digital, they must not be altered in any way.

US visa photograph specifications:
• Two (2) recent photographs.
• Measuring 50mm x 50mm.
• Made during the last 6 months.
• On a single clear light grey or white background.
• The distance from the chin to the top of the head must be between 31mm-36mm or 70-80%.
• The distance from the bottom of the photo to the eye line must be between 20-30mm. With good focus, clearly showing the eyes and face with both parties (and face).
• The photograph is to present a person without headgear.
• Not wearing eyeglasses.
• Looking forward with open eyes with the natural expression of the face and mouth closed.
• If the photos are digital, they must not be altered in any way.

Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa

490 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5T1

Telephone:
(613) 238-5335 or
(613) 688-5335 (24h)

Fax:
(613) 688-3088