Canada Passport photo size and requirements

50 x 70 mm printed. Online renewal: JPEG, 1200x1800 to 3000x4500 px, 200 KB to 5 MB.

Item	Requirement
Size	50 x 70 mm (1.97 x 2.76 in)
Pixels at 300 DPI	1200 x 1800
Head height (chin to top of head)	31 to 36 mm
Background	plain white or light
Online upload	1200 x 1800 px, up to 5000 KB, at least 200 KB

These figures were checked against the official or issuing source. Source: www.canada.ca.

Make my Canada Passport photoGet the Android app

How to take a photo that gets accepted

1. Stand in front of a plain wall in even daylight. Avoid shadows on your face and behind you.
2. Face the camera straight on, eyes open, mouth closed, neutral expression.
3. Hold the phone at eye level, about an arm's length away.
4. Open the photo maker, pick Canada Passport, and drag the photo until your face sits inside the guide.
5. Save the photo or a print sheet and print at 100% (actual size).

Frequently asked questions

What is the Canada Passport photo size?

50 x 70 mm (1.97 x 2.76 inches), which is 1200 x 1800 pixels at 300 DPI.

What background colour is required?

Plain white or light.

How big should my head be in the photo?

About 31 to 36 mm measured from the chin to the top of the head.

Are my photos uploaded anywhere?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser or on your phone. Your photo never leaves your device.

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Photo rules change. Always confirm with the official source before you apply. We cannot guarantee that any authority will accept a photo.