Can we get photos at Costco?

[Lyssiej]

We're in the US and got our passport photos at Costco. We're trying to get everything ready as we hope for ITA. Can we get the pics at Costco? Where did you have yours done?

 

[Lyssiej]

FYI, in case anybody needs this later, Costco doesn't do these and neither does Walgreeens. Gotta Yelp somebody.

 

[picklee]

FYI, in case anybody needs this later, Costco doesn't do these and neither does Walgreeens. Gotta Yelp somebody.

Besides the fact that they don't do those photos, you also need to ensure that the photographer/company stamps their name, address, and date the photos were taken on the back of one photo. It cannot be a sticker and it cannot be hand-written. This is usually a high standard for U.S. photographers not accustomed to doing PR photos for Canada.

 

[DEEPCUR]

Given that you are yet to get ita, you have a long way to go for photos. Physical photos are not required for application submission. For pr application you could scan a existing passport size photos with 600 dpi and resize with online tools. I believe photos are required only after ppr, and it'd be better to have them as recent ones

 

[bellaluna]

I submitted a cell phone photo of myself against a white background for the eAPR.

 

[Lyssiej]

Oh wow, maybe I'm getting these mixed up! I thought these were what we needed to submit with everything else like education and proof of funds and stuff! I'll go back and look again. Thanks!

 

[systix]

Besides the fact that they don't do those photos, you also need to ensure that the photographer/company stamps their name, address, and date the photos were taken on the back of one photo. It cannot be a sticker and it cannot be hand-written. This is usually a high standard for U.S. photographers not accustomed to doing PR photos for Canada.

I see that the photo requirement in the checklist specifies a digital photo.(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp), however, when checking the PR card photo requirements, do they really expect us to scan the back and the front of the photograph???!

help appreciate from anybody with experience? Applying from the US, as @picklee has stated, it is quite unusual for photographers here to do that.

 

[picklee]

I see that the photo requirement in the checklist specifies a digital photo.(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp), however, when checking the PR card photo requirements, do they really expect us to scan the back and the front of the photograph???!

help appreciate from anybody with experience? Applying from the US, as @picklee has stated, it is quite unusual for photographers here to do that.

I didn't scan the back for eAPR since it's not required. Physical photos aren't necessary until PPR phase.

 

[systix]

Besides the fact that they don't do those photos, you also need to ensure that the photographer/company stamps their name, address, and date the photos were taken on the back of one photo. It cannot be a sticker and it cannot be hand-written. This is usually a high standard for U.S. photographers not accustomed to doing PR photos for Canada.

It does, in the guide for photograph specifications (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf), that " ... the photographer may use a stamp or handwrite this information ... ". Any experiences regarding this by any members?

 

[picklee]

It does, in the guide for photograph specifications (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf), that " ... the photographer may use a stamp or handwrite this information ... ". Any experiences regarding this by any members?

Hm, thanks for pointing that out. I assumed it could not be handwritten because that could easily be written by the applicant. Another factor to consider.