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Australia Passport Size Photo Glasses Rules: All Eyewear Banned
Australia bans all glasses in passport size photos since 2018 — no exceptions. Contact lens rules, SmartGate impact, and tips for glasses wearers.
Feb 27, 2026
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Guides, requirements, and tips for getting your passport and visa photos right the first time.
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Australia Passport Size Photo: 35×45mm Dimensions and Rules
Australian passport size photos must be 35×45mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). Check head height, face ratio, and digital upload specs.
Feb 27, 2026
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Australia Passport Size Photo Smile Rules: No Smiling Allowed
Australia bans smiling in passport size photos — even slight smiles trigger rejection. How to achieve the strict neutral expression required.
Feb 27, 2026
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Brazil Passport Size Photo Background: Pure White Required
Brazilian passport size photos require a pure white background — off-white and grey are rejected. Setup tips, shadow fixes, and dual citizenship notes.
Feb 27, 2026
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Brazil Passport Size Photo Glasses Rules: All Eyewear Banned
Brazil bans all glasses in passport size photos — no medical exceptions. Contact lens rules, 50×70mm format impact, and tips for glasses wearers.
Feb 27, 2026
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Brazil Passport Size Photo: 50×70mm Dimensions and Rules
Brazilian passport size photos must be 50×70mm (591×827 pixels at 300 DPI) — larger than most countries. Head height, digital upload specs, and sizing tips.
Feb 27, 2026
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Brazil Passport Size Photo Smile Rules: No Smiling Allowed
Brazil bans smiling in passport size photos — the Polícia Federal's automated system rejects any smile. Neutral expression tips and common mistakes.
Feb 27, 2026
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Canada Passport Size Photo Background: White Required, No Grey
Canadian passport size photos need a plain white background — grey is not accepted. Commercial photographer requirement, studio tips, and common failures.
Feb 27, 2026
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Canada Passport Size Photo Glasses Rules: Prescription Allowed
Canada allows prescription glasses in passport size photos if there is no glare. How to avoid reflections, what is banned, and tips for the 50×70mm format.
Feb 27, 2026
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Canada Passport Size Photo: 50×70mm Dimensions and Rules
Canadian passport size photos must be 50×70mm (591×827 pixels at 300 DPI). Head height, digital upload specs, and how to get the right size.
Feb 27, 2026
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Canada Passport Size Photo Smile Rules: Neutral Expression Only
Canada bans smiling in passport size photos — IRCC requires strict neutral expression. Tips for a natural look, facial recognition impact, and common mistakes.
Feb 27, 2026
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Canada PR Card Photo Requirements: Size, Photographer, and IRCC Rules
Canada PR card photos must be 35×45mm on white with two identical prints from a commercial photographer. IRCC rules, cost, and common rejection reasons.
Feb 27, 2026