Canadian Passport & PR Card Photo (50×70mm) — Citizens & PR Holders
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⚠️ A self-taken photo will be rejected for this document
IRCC requires the digital photo file for a Canadian passport or PR Card to come directly from a commercial photographer's camera, taken in person. A self-taken photo is rejected even if it matches every size and background rule exactly, there is no compliant-enough workaround. Use this tool to preview the crop and background before your appointment, then have a commercial photographer supply the actual file you submit. This does not apply to the Canada visa photo (35×45mm), which does accept a self-taken upload, see /canada-visa-photo.
Canada and Germany both require an in-person, certified photo, here is why and what to do instead.
Canada Canadian Citizen Passport & PR Card Photo Requirements
| Size | 50×70 mm |
| Pixels (300 DPI) | 591×827 px |
| Background | White |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Eyes | Open and clearly visible |
Full Requirements Checklist
- ✓Size: 50×70 mm
- ✓Plain white background
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓No glasses
- ✓Head centered and straight
- ✓Face height between 31 - 36 mm from chin to crown
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
Canadian passport photos are 50×70 mm (5×7 cm, 2×2¾ inches) with plain white background. The face must be 31-36 mm from chin to crown. Same spec applies to the Permanent Resident Card itself (PR Card). NOTE: this is different from Canada visa application photos which are 35×45 mm — see /canada-visa-photo for visa specs.
Can I use a self-taken or self-edited photo for my Canadian passport?
No. IRCC requires the digital photo file to come directly from a commercial photographer, taken in person, whether you apply online, by mail, or in person. A self-taken photo is rejected regardless of how well it matches the size, background, and head-size rules, there is no exception. This tool is still useful to preview your crop and background before the appointment, but the file a commercial photographer gives you is what you actually submit. The separate Canada visa photo (35×45mm) does allow a self-taken digital upload.
Is the Canadian passport photo the same as the Canada visa photo?
No. Canadian passport (for citizens) and PR Card (for permanent residents) require 50×70 mm. Canada visa applications (visitor visa / TRV, study permit, work permit, super visa, PR application via Express Entry) require 35×45 mm. Two different specs. Pick based on which document you are applying for.
Where do I apply for a Canadian passport?
Canadian citizens apply at Service Canada offices across Canada or at Canadian embassies abroad (for citizens living overseas). PR Card applications are processed by IRCC. Both require the same 50×70 mm photo format.
Can I wear glasses in a Canadian passport photo?
No. IRCC prohibited glasses in Canadian biometric photos since 2016 — no medical or religious exceptions for ordinary glasses. Religious head covering is permitted as long as facial features are clearly visible.
How recent must the photo be?
The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and represent your current appearance.
Is my photo uploaded to your servers?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device — this matters for biometric data like a passport photo.
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About the Author
Elena Dev, Founder of IDPhotoSnap
Elena Dev is the sole operator of IDPhotoSnap. Her work involves auditing the official photo specifications of 100+ countries against issuing-authority sources (embassies, government portals, ICAO 9303) and translating those rules into a browser-only tool that runs entirely on the user's device. The full 276-format specification dataset is published as MIT open data on GitHub. Source verification methodology and corrections policy are documented on the editorial standards page. Every article is written and reviewed by Elena Dev. Corrections: elena@idphotosnap.com.
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