Firearm Certificate Photo in Canada
35 × 45 mm · white background · An Garda Siochana
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against An Garda Siochana on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The An Garda Siochana asks for a Firearm Certificate photo of 35 by 45 mm. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Behind you: plain white or light grey or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Form FCA1: one passport-size photo, minimum 35 x 45 mm and maximum 38 x 50 mm, attached to the form. Send us any clear picture and you get a Firearm Certificate photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, off-white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Form FCA1: one passport-size photo, minimum 35 x 45 mm and maximum 38 x 50 mm, attached to the form; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Firearm Certificate photos
What size is a Firearm Certificate photo?
Firearm Certificate photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Firearm Certificate photo need?
A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Firearm Certificate photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a Firearm Certificate photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a Firearm Certificate photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by An Garda Siochana. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Firearm Certificate photo cost in Canada?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: An Garda Siochana
Read the rules on the authority's website: An Garda Siochana (garda.ie).
Rules last checked against An Garda Siochana on 25 October 2026.
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