Canada Passport Photo Requirements & Online Maker

Print size50 × 70 mm
Digital size590 × 827 px @ 300 DPI
BackgroundWhite
File requirementsJPG
Head coverage68–77%

50x70mm. Head 31-36mm chin to crown. White background. Photos must be unaltered and taken by a commercial photographer.

official requirements

Why photos get rejected

  • Wrong dimensions or head size ratio for the specific document
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • File size exceeds the online application limit
  • Photo older than 6 months, or low resolution / pixelated

Other photo sizes