Service Canada Compliant • 50 x 70mm
Create Canadian passport photos that meet all Service Canada requirements. Get the digital file for online applications and print-ready sheet for in-person submissions.
Full specifications from canada.ca passport photo requirements.
Face too small or large
Must be exactly 31-36mm chin to crown
Glasses with glare
Remove glasses or ensure no reflections
Shadows or uneven lighting
Use soft, even front lighting
Wrong dimensions
Must be exactly 50 x 70mm
Eyes not at correct height
Eyes must be 45-50mm from bottom
Background not plain
Must be white or light solid colour
IDPicly automatically checks for these issues. Was your photo rejected? See our Canada rejection fix guide.
| Requirement | Canada | US |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 50 x 70mm | 51 x 51mm (2x2") |
| Shape | Rectangular (portrait) | Square |
| Face height | 31-36mm | 25-35mm |
| Photo age limit | 12 months | 6 months |
Canadian photos are larger and rectangular. IDPicly automatically applies the correct specifications.
For new Canadian passports, one of your photos must be signed and dated by a guarantor on the back. The guarantor must:
IDPicly provides multiple printed photos so you have extras for the guarantor signature.
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All specifications on this page are verified from official Canadian government sources:
Official photo requirements from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Detailed technical specifications document
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