Does the Canadian Forces have any policies on tattoos?

Answer 1

Yes, they do. You may not have any tattoos below the cuff of the dress tunic example wrist, fingers, palm. And nothing above the dress shirt example neck, face, skull.

You may not aquire any tattoos while in the military. The tattoos may have nothing profain or content that could be taken as profain on them.

Answer 2

Yes, you can. As long as your tattoo falls under the acceptable policies that the Canadian Forces has established.

Policy: CF policy regarding tattoos allows for applicants who have a non-offensive tattoo (or tattoos) on the neck and other exposed surfaces (except the face) to be enrolled without the requirement to remove the tattoo(s). The CF Recruiting Centre you deal with can recommend your enrolment if you are found suitable in all other areas.

Any visible tattoo(s) that could be deemed to be offensive (i.e. pornographic, blasphemous, racist or containing vulgar language or design) or otherwise reflect discredit on the CF remains unacceptable.