INSTRUCTIONS
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Personal Information
SURNAME AND GIVEN NAMES TO APPEAR IN PASSPORT
Your name must be written exactly as it appears in the previous passport. Your surname (last name) and given names must be
spelled the same and be placed in the same order. If your name has changed, you cannot use this form. You must complete form
PPTC 153, Adult General Passport Application.
SURNAME (LAST NAME) AT BIRTH/FORMER SURNAME (FORMER LAST NAME)
Complete only if different from the surname (last name) to appear in the passport (for Passport Canada information only–will not
appear in the passport).
MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME
Indicate your mother's surname (last name) when she was born.
SIGNATURE
You must sign your usual signature on both
pages. Your signature in section 1 will appear in
the passport. Therefore, your signature must not
exceed the inner limits of the signature box.
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Previous Canadian Travel Document
Enclose any Canadian passport issued to you within the last six (6) years. To be eligible for simplified renewal, Passport Canada
must receive this application prior to the expiry of this six-year period. If you cannot submit the previous passport, you cannot
use this form. You must complete form PPTC 153, Adult General Passport Application, available from any Passport Canada
regional office in Canada, any Government of Canada office in the USA, or at
A person's name may appear in only one (1) valid Canadian passport, certificate of identity or refugee travel document.
If your current passport expires more than 12 months from the date the application is submitted, provide a written explanation as to
why you are applying at this time. Should Passport Canada not be satisfied that you have a valid reason for applying early, your
application for a new passport may be refused.
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Photo Specifications
Note: No signature is required on either of the photos.
SIZE AND PAPER
Your passport application will be refused if your photos do not meet
The photos must measure 50 mm x 70 mm in size
the following specifications:
(2 in. wide x 2
3/4
in. high).
Heavy weight paper is unacceptable.
IMAGE INFORMATION
Photos must be printed on plain, high quality photographic paper.
Photos must be taken with uniform lighting and not show
shadows or flash reflection on the face and head. Photos with
PHOTOGRAPHER
shadows on the face or background are unacceptable.
Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
Photos must show a full front view of the face with both edges
The name of the photographer or studio, the address and the
of the face showing clearly. The face and shoulders must be
date the photo was taken (not the date the photo was printed)
centred in the photo and squared to the camera.
must be provided directly on the back of one (1) photo (see
Eyes must be open and clearly visible. Glasses, including tinted
illustration). Photos do not need to be signed by anyone.
ones with prescription, may be worn as long as the eyes are
clearly visible. Sunglasses are unacceptable.
Facial expression must be neutral (not frowning or smiling)
with the mouth closed.
The image must be clear, sharp and in focus.
Photos must be taken against a plain, uniform, white or
light-coloured background.
Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones.
Photo Co. Ltd.
111 Any Street
The length from chin to crown of the head (natural top of head)
Any Town, COUNTRY
must be between 31 mm and 36 mm (1
1/4
in. and 1
7/16
in.).
Photo taken
Hats and other head coverings are not permitted except when
Date
worn for religious or medical reasons and only if the full facial
features are clearly visible.
Black and white or colour photos are acceptable.
Photos must be originals, not taken from any existing photo, and
must have been taken within the last 12 months.
QUANTITY AND FORMAT
Frame Width 50 mm (2 in.)
Two (2) identical unaltered photos produced from the same film
Not actual size. Refer to measurements above.
or from the same electronic file capturing the digital image.
PPTC 054A (2011-11) R1
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