Digital Photo Requirement for Visitor Extension - Cell phone photo okay?

[Krallopian]

Haven't found an answer, let alone this question being asked yet: When applying for a visitor extension as a US Citizen to stay longer in Canada it requires a "digital photo" can this just be a headshot from my camera against a white wall, good lighting, looking ahead, etc.. or must it be from a passport photo place - like Shoppers Drug Mart or something.

I keep seeing stats etc for digital photo requirements but nothing that says that it CANNOT be a cellphone photo etc. I would suspect it would say, "It has to be from a passport photo place" if it had to be.

For now, I did a pretty decent job I think, buuuut don't wanna get refused for something so simple! The reason I ask before just going ahead and doing it is because I am disabled and the last time I got a passport photo taken they made me sit on a bench that I fell off from just trying to sit on it, and then couldn't stand up from it - so I'd REALLY like to avoid that again if I could!

Thanks

 

[Sledge]

Haven't found an answer, let alone this question being asked yet: When applying for a visitor extension as a US Citizen to stay longer in Canada it requires a "digital photo" can this just be a headshot from my camera against a white wall, good lighting, looking ahead, etc.. or must it be from a passport photo place - like Shoppers Drug Mart or something.

I keep seeing stats etc for digital photo requirements but nothing that says that it CANNOT be a cellphone photo etc. I would suspect it would say, "It has to be from a passport photo place" if it had to be.

For now, I did a pretty decent job I think, buuuut don't wanna get refused for something so simple! The reason I ask before just going ahead and doing it is because I am disabled and the last time I got a passport photo taken they made me sit on a bench that I fell off from just trying to sit on it, and then couldn't stand up from it - so I'd REALLY like to avoid that again if I could!

Thanks

With my GF application, it was a cell phone picture where she was facing directly to the camera. It was not on a white background. It clearly showed her face, hair and shoulders. The application was approved.

 

[Krallopian]

Hahah thank you for the reply - I JUST hit upload on the photo I just paid $20 for Shoppers Drug Mart to take, and within seconds your reply came through! I saw a new email. "CANADA IMMIGRATION: DIGITAL PHOTO REQUIREMENT" and it scared the heck out of me!

Good to know that they accepted based on just your photo from your phone, thanks for replying - was very difficult to find an answer to this anywhere!

 

[Sledge]

Hahah thank you for the reply - I JUST hit upload on the photo I just paid $20 for Shoppers Drug Mart to take, and within seconds your reply came through! I saw a new email. "CANADA IMMIGRATION: DIGITAL PHOTO REQUIREMENT" and it scared the heck out of me!

Good to know that they accepted based on just your photo from your phone, thanks for replying - was very difficult to find an answer to this anywhere!

Sorry, this is the first time I've come to this forum since early last week because I have been spending time with my newly arrived GF.

 

[Krallopian]

That's fantastic haha, I was wondering what happened after your last response! Hopefully you guys have AC, some co-workers out there are (at this very moment) complaining about the insane heat! We get your weather within 4-5 days after you out here in Ontario, I'm not looking forward to it.

Really glad to hear you and you GF are in each other's presence, great stuff! Thanks again for your feedback =)

 

[Sledge]

That's fantastic haha, I was wondering what happened after your last response! Hopefully you guys have AC, some co-workers out there are (at this very moment) complaining about the insane heat! We get your weather within 4-5 days after you out here in Ontario, I'm not looking forward to it.

Really glad to hear you and you GF are in each other's presence, great stuff! Thanks again for your feedback =)

My portable AC stopped working just as we are going through the heat wave with highs of +38 soon. Fortunately, my house isn't too bad. But since she is from Indonesia, she is loving it. She has been wearing a jacket when she goes out onto my patio when it's only +22.