i was under the impression say babies dont have to have photo taken for passport. i was wrong. but i find the following to be quite funny
Your passport application will be rejected if the photos of the child do not meet the following specifications:
IMAGE INFORMATION
<span style="color: #FF0000">Only the head and shoulders of young children must appear on the photo, e.g. no hands holding the child.</span>
Photos must be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflection on the face and head. Photos with shadows on the face or background are unacceptable.
Photos must show a full front view of the face with both edges of the face showing clearly. The face and shoulders must be centred in the photo and squared to the camera.
<span style="color: #FF0000">[/color]Eyes must be open and clearly visible.</span> Glasses, including tinted ones with prescription, may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible. Sunglasses are unacceptable.
<span style="color: #CC0000">Facial expression must be neutral (not frowning or smiling) with the mouth closed.</span>
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.
The length from chin to crown of head (natural top of head) must be between 31 mm and 36 mm (1 1/4 in. and 1 7/16 in.).
Hats and other head coverings are not permitted except when 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 or if applying for a one-time replacement passport, taken within the last month.
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For a child aged:
3 to 15 years, the maximum period of validity is 5 years.
under 3 years, the maximum period of validity is 3 years.
Note: Children who have been issued a passport in their first 12 months may be issued a one-time replacement passport, free of charge, valid for the balance of the three-year validity period of the original passport. Full application requirements must be met. To ensure the photo is a current and true likeness of the child, it must be taken within one month of the date the application is submitted.

Your passport application will be rejected if the photos of the child do not meet the following specifications:
IMAGE INFORMATION
<span style="color: #FF0000">Only the head and shoulders of young children must appear on the photo, e.g. no hands holding the child.</span>
Photos must be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflection on the face and head. Photos with shadows on the face or background are unacceptable.
Photos must show a full front view of the face with both edges of the face showing clearly. The face and shoulders must be centred in the photo and squared to the camera.
<span style="color: #FF0000">[/color]Eyes must be open and clearly visible.</span> Glasses, including tinted ones with prescription, may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible. Sunglasses are unacceptable.
<span style="color: #CC0000">Facial expression must be neutral (not frowning or smiling) with the mouth closed.</span>
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.
The length from chin to crown of head (natural top of head) must be between 31 mm and 36 mm (1 1/4 in. and 1 7/16 in.).
Hats and other head coverings are not permitted except when 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 or if applying for a one-time replacement passport, taken within the last month.
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For a child aged:
3 to 15 years, the maximum period of validity is 5 years.
under 3 years, the maximum period of validity is 3 years.
Note: Children who have been issued a passport in their first 12 months may be issued a one-time replacement passport, free of charge, valid for the balance of the three-year validity period of the original passport. Full application requirements must be met. To ensure the photo is a current and true likeness of the child, it must be taken within one month of the date the application is submitted.
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