Canada passport photo:50 x 70 mm
Canadian passport photo: 50x70 mm, plain white background, face 31-36 mm from chin to crown.
Make a Canada photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Canada passport photo
- 50 x 70 mm portrait
- Plain white or light background, uniform
- Face 31 to 36 mm from chin to top of head
- No glasses (since July 2016)
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Photo taken within last 6 months
Canada passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 50 x 70 mm, which is 591 x 827 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Canada in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Canada photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Canada passport photos
What size is a Canada passport photo?+
A Canada passport photo is 50 x 70 mm (591 × 827 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 31 to 36 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Canada passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Canada photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 50 x 70 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 31 to 36 mm tall), a background that isn't white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a Canada passport photo need?+
Canada accepts a white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Canada photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Canada applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 50 x 70 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.