Glasses and glare in a passport photo: what the rules say

With Glasses

Glasses must be removed

Vision impairment alone is not an acceptable reason to wear glasses in a citizenship photo.

You must not wear glasses in a passport photo unless you can't remove them for medical reasons. Vision impairment alone is not an acceptable reason to wear glasses in your photo.

Glasses worn by the applicant should be removed unless they cannot be removed for medical reasons. If worn, glasses should be untinted (except for medical reasons), the frames should not obscure the applicant’s eyes and there should not be any reflection from the lenses.

Glasses worn by the applicant should be removed unless they cannot be removed for medical reasons. If worn, glasses should be untinted (except for medical reasons), the frames should not obscure the applicant’s eyes and there should not be any reflection from the lenses.

The eyes are perfectly visible: no reflecting or tinted glasses, frames should not be too big but not too close to the eyeline either. To avoid any difficulties, if you wear glasses, you can remove them for your photo, even if you wear them daily.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

Glasses: eyes clearly visible behind the glasses, with no glare on the lenses

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.

sunglasses or tinted eye glasses

there is no glare on the lenses

There must be no glare on the lenses.

glasses, if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare on the lenses

Eyeglasses are allowed except thick-rimmed, tinted or glare glasses. Hat or other head wears are only permitted due to religious reasons, but any facial features should not be obscured.

No glasses or sunglasses (except medical)

Photo should present full face, front view, eyes open and without spectacles

Glares on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head

Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted

You can wear glasses. The frame must not cover any part of your eyes. There must be no glare on the lenses. Dark glasses are not permitted.

Eye glasses should not have tinted lenses

Do not use filters commonly used on social media. Have someone else take your photo. No selfies. Take off your eyeglasses for your photo.

There must be no shadows or glare in the image or in the background

Glasses frame covering eyes

Tintes glasses

Take off your eyeglasses.

You can wear prescription glasses.

are clear and not tinted — no sunglasses

You can wear prescription glasses in your photo if they are not tinted or thick-framed. You cannot wear sunglasses.

You can wear prescription glasses.

Remove glasses

The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no glasses on.

With your eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair

With eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses

One (1) colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of the applicant’s face, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not accepted;

Do not wear sunglasses or colored/dim glasses.

If you normally wear glasses, ensure your eyes are clearly visible in the photo.

If you wear glasses, your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo. Flash reflection off the lenses, as well as tinted lenses are not allowed (if possible, avoid heavy frames – wear lighter framed glasses, if you have them). Make sure that the frames do not cover your eyes (even partly).

the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames— wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)

Spectacle lenses must not reflect or glare

lf you wear glasses, the frames must not cover any part of your eyes. There should not be any flash or light reflected off the glasses. Tinted glasses and sunglasses are not allowed.

the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses

5. No sunglasses or hats, except for medical/disability reasons

The photograph must show the eyes clearly with no reflection or glare on the glasses. Please avoid tinted glasses (exceptions may be made for the visually impaired).

If the applicant regularly wears eye glasses he/she is allowed to take a photo with his glasses on.

If you are wearing spectacles ensure that flash is not coming on the eyeballs.

Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to. If you have to wear glasses they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and your eyes cannot be covered by the frames or glare, reflection or shadow. Your eyes must be seen clearly.

Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.

Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.

take your glasses off if you can - if you need to keep your glasses on, your eyes must be visible without any glare or reflections

remove your glasses to avoid the possibility of rejection

Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in new visa photos, except in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons; e.g., the applicant has recently had ocular surgery and the eyeglasses are necessary to protect the applicant's eyes.

Do not wear eyeglasses.

Take off any eyeglasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses. Do not rest them on your head for the photo.

If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with your application.

Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in new visa photos, except in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons; e.g., the applicant has recently had ocular surgery and the eyeglasses are necessary to protect the applicant's eyes.

Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in new visa photos, except in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons; e.g., the applicant has recently had ocular surgery and the eyeglasses are necessary to protect the applicant's eyes.

Note: The visa applicant's photo must be a recent 4x6 cm image in JPG or JPEG format, with a file size of less than 2MB. The photo should be a front-facing image with no hat, no glasses, in formal attire, and with a white background.