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Medical Exam Passport Photos - US or Canadian standard?

21Goose

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My wife and I have our medical exam scheduled for Thursday in the US. We were told to bring two passport photos each for the doctor. However, the US definition of passport photo (2in x 2in) is different from the Canadian definition (2 3/4 in x 2 in).

Do we bring a US sized photo or a Canadian sized photo? The lady at the doctor's office didn't know - she said that all it says is "passport" photo.

My assumption is that they mean the US size, since this is a US clinic. But of course, I want to check my assumptions before I go.
 

21Goose

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I've decided to take both sizes and leave nothing to chance. The Doc can decide which size to accept.
 

OMG_Chakromakro

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but it makes much more sense if they are in US then they would be asking you to go with US Passport Photo specifications.
 

sri27v

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21Goose said:
My wife and I have our medical exam scheduled for Thursday in the US. We were told to bring two passport photos each for the doctor. However, the US definition of passport photo (2in x 2in) is different from the Canadian definition (2 3/4 in x 2 in).

Do we bring a US sized photo or a Canadian sized photo? The lady at the doctor's office didn't know - she said that all it says is "passport" photo.

My assumption is that they mean the US size, since this is a US clinic. But of course, I want to check my assumptions before I go.
Hi Where did you got your (2 3/4 in x 2 in) photo CVS or walgreen. even i am planning to take one. so tht i can use the same for digital as well
 

21Goose

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Hey Sri,

I'm doing my own photos and printing them at home.

However, I am using a pro-level camera, proper lighting and a proper background, along with a pro-quality photo printer. Photography is a bit of a hobby of mine, so I know what I'm doing. I wouldn't advise you do this unless you're VERY confident you can replicate professional level photography.

I have done my own photos for years and have had them accepted by the US Consulate and other official institutions, so I know I'm good here.
 

lhp2290

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OMG_Chakromakro said:
i didn't know that you need photos for medical exam
I have the same question. I am in Canada now. I just called to book a medical exam appointment. I was not told to bring photos for medical exam
 

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I did my medical in the US and wasn't told to bring pictures. The doctor took them with his iPhone and used them for the exam paperwork.
 

21Goose

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Don't worry about it. I guess my Doctor wants it.. definitely not a CIC requirement.
 

rajababoo

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My wife and I have our medical exam scheduled for Thursday in the US. We were told to bring two passport photos each for the doctor. However, the US definition of passport photo (2in x 2in) is different from the Canadian definition (2 3/4 in x 2 in).

Do we bring a US sized photo or a Canadian sized photo? The lady at the doctor's office didn't know - she said that all it says is "passport" photo.

My assumption is that they mean the US size, since this is a US clinic. But of course, I want to check my assumptions before I go.

Can you please tell what worked for you. I am getting my physical done in Virginia, USA and I was asked to get 3 photos. I didn't quite realize at the time if it was US passport photos or as per CA specs
 

lossada

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My wife and I have our medical exam scheduled for Thursday in the US. We were told to bring two passport photos each for the doctor. However, the US definition of passport photo (2in x 2in) is different from the Canadian definition (2 3/4 in x 2 in).

Do we bring a US sized photo or a Canadian sized photo? The lady at the doctor's office didn't know - she said that all it says is "passport" photo.

My assumption is that they mean the US size, since this is a US clinic. But of course, I want to check my assumptions before I go.
Canadian size for exam to meet Canada's CIC requirements,,,