Passport Photo Maker

Canada Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26

Photo Specifications

Dimensions
50 × 70 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
5000 KB
Head Height
56-86%

Photography Guidelines

  1. 1 Taken within the last 12 months
  2. 2 Plain white background with no shadows
  3. 3 Neutral expression with mouth closed
  4. 4 Face must be square to the camera
  5. 5 Glasses are not recommended; if worn, eyes must be clearly visible with no glare
  6. 6 Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Incorrect dimensions

Canadian passport photos are 50x70mm, not the US 2x2 inch size

Shadows on background

Background must be uniformly white with no shadows

Expression not neutral

Must have a neutral expression; smiling is not allowed

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Other Documents for Canada

Canada Visa Photo

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