Canada · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) · Verified October 22, 2026
Canada Passport Photo — 50×70 mm, Free Online Tool
- 50×70 mm
- JPG
- Plain white or light-coloured
Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.
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This tool is pre-set for the Canadian passport — in person or by mail: add any photo and get a file that fits the official canada passport photo requirements. For citizens of Canada applying or renewing.
Canada Passport Photo requirements
| Document | Canadian passport — in person or by mail |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (Canada) |
| Print size | 50 × 70 mm |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Head height | 44.3–51.4% of photo height (31–36 mm) |
| Colour | Colour photo required |
| Taken within | the last 6 months |
| Submitted as | Printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- Printed photo 50 mm wide × 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ in).
- Face from chin to crown between 31 mm and 36 mm.
- Taken no more than 6 months before you apply, against a plain white or light-coloured background.
- Neutral expression: mouth closed, not smiling or frowning, eyes clearly visible.
- Glasses are allowed only without glare on the lenses; no sunglasses or tinted glasses.
- Professionally printed on plain, high-quality photographic paper — home prints are not accepted.
How to take a Canada Passport Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white or light-coloured wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Take off your glasses unless you have a medical reason to wear them.
- 6Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.
Tips specific to this document
- Canada's 50 × 70 mm photo is larger than most countries' 35 × 45 mm, so standard booth prints won't fit — use the print sheet set to this size at a photo lab.
- A guarantor may need to sign the back of one photo: leave it clean and uncreased.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- Wrong size (35 × 45 mm photos are rejected).
- Smiling.
- Glare on glasses.
- Printed at home.
Questions people ask
What size is a Canada Passport Photo?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires 50×70 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 44.3–51.4% of the photo height — 31 to 36 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background colour is required?
Plain white or light-coloured, plain and without shadows or patterns. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.
Can I wear glasses?
Glasses are allowed only without glare on the lenses; no sunglasses or tinted glasses.
How recent does the photo need to be?
It must have been taken within the last 6 months and look like you do now.
Can I take a Canada Passport Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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