Canada Passport — 50×70 mm (591×827 px)
Canada passport photo size is 50×70 mm. Review current Passport Canada requirements before preparing or submitting a photo.


Specifications
- Required size
- 50×70 mm (591×827 px)
- DPI
- 300
- Background
- White
- Max file size
- 240 KB
Requirements
- White background
- Neutral expression
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Canada passport photo size
Canadian passport photos are larger than US or UK formats: 50 mm wide by 70 mm tall. Digital exports are often prepared near 591×827 pixels at 300 DPI with a plain white background. The face must be centered with a neutral expression.
IRCC and Passport Program guidance emphasizes a clear face outline, no shadows on the face or background, and no sunglasses or tinted lenses. Headwear is only acceptable for religious reasons when the full face remains visible.
Submitting your photo
Paper applications usually require printed photos with specific guarantor endorsements, while some digital pathways accept an electronic file. Start with the correct 50×70 mm size, then verify the complete official checklist before submitting.
Passport Canada requires unaltered photos. Use PhotoGov only as a sizing reference where appropriate; do not submit a digitally modified image when the official instructions prohibit it.
Photo tips
- Leave a little space above the head; Canada photos are taller than square US photos.
- Use a white or near-white wall to reduce background cleanup artefacts.
- Keep shoulders square to the camera.
- Ensure the photo is recent and looks like you today.
Common rejection reasons
- Wrong aspect ratio (for example a 2×2 US crop)
- Shadows behind the shoulders
- Smile or open mouth
- Low resolution or compressed JPEG artefacts