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Canadian Passport Photo

50×70 mm — formatted to the published photo dimensions for this document.

Requirements last reviewed: August 26, 2026

This document has additional photo requirements

Current requirements for this document may require the photo to be taken or produced by a commercial photographer, who must stamp or write the studio name, address and date on the back of the photo. Because of that, we don't recommend using our photo maker for this document.

Photo requirements

Photo size50×70 mm (1.97″ × 2.76″)
Head height31–36 mm
BackgroundPlain white or light-coloured background
ExpressionNeutral facial expression, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesGlasses may be worn if the eyes are clearly visible with no glare; sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed
Head coveringsNot allowed unless worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons; the full face must be visible
Photo ageTaken within the last 6 months

Photos must not be altered in any way.

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Official source

Issuing agency: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

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PassportSelf is an independent photo-formatting service and is not affiliated with any government agency. We format photos according to the published technical requirements selected by the customer. Government agencies make the final decision regarding photo acceptance.