Canada Passport Photo Size & Free Maker — 50×70 mm

Photo Dimensions & Positioning

Photo size50 × 70 mm

Min pixels1200 × 1800 px

File formatJPEG

File size200KB - 5MB

Face height (chin to crown)31 – 36 mm

BackgroundPlain white or light-coloured

Rules & Guidelines

ExpressionNeutral expression. Eyes open and clearly visible. Mouth closed. Not smiling or frowning.

GlassesAllowed if eyes clearly visible and no glare on lenses. Sunglasses and tinted glasses not accepted.

Head coveringAllowed only if worn daily for religious or medical reasons. Full face must be visible. Must not create shadows.

LightingUniform lighting. No shadows, glare, or flash reflections.

Print qualityProfessionally printed on plain, high-quality photographic paper. Home printing not accepted.

RecencyTaken within the last 6 months.

Children & Infants

Newborns may be in car seat with white blanket behind head. Range of infant facial expressions allowed.

Additional Requirements

Submit 2 identical and unaltered photos.
Face and shoulders centred and squared to camera.
No alterations including software, filters, AI tools, colour/brightness changes, or cropping.
No red-eye effect or red-eye alterations.
Guarantor must sign the back of one photo.
Photographer must stamp date, name, and address on back.
Digital renewal: 3:2 aspect ratio, 1200x1800 to 3000x4500 pixels, 200KB-5MB, .jpeg format.
Digital: chin-to-crown must be 45-50% of photo height.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Photo altered in any way — Canada rejects any alteration including colour correction, cropping, or sharpening.

❌ Wrong aspect ratio for digital — Digital renewal photos must be 3:2 (not 4:3).

❌ Face not squared to camera — Head must not be tilted in any direction.

Official Source

Government website https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/se... ↗

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Canada Passport Photo — FAQ

What size is a Canada passport photo?

50×70 mm. Face height: 31–36 mm. Background: Plain white or light-coloured.

Can I take a Canada passport photo at home?

Yes. Use a plain plain white or light-coloured backdrop, even lighting, and a neutral expression, then use the PassportSnap free maker to crop and resize to 50×70 mm exactly.

What file format does Canada require?

JPEG, max 5MB. PassportSnap exports a JPEG sized to your country’s exact pixel and file-size limits.

Are glasses allowed in Canada passport photos?

Allowed if eyes clearly visible and no glare on lenses. Sunglasses and tinted glasses not accepted.

Are head coverings allowed?

Allowed only if worn daily for religious or medical reasons. Full face must be visible. Must not create shadows.

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