Photo requirements
Canada Passport offline 5x7 cm
A guide to Canadian passport photographs: understand the 50 × 70 mm format, photographer endorsement requirements, and the distinction between mail and online renewal.
- Printed size
- 50 × 70 mm (printed)
- Background
- White or off-white
- Official reference
- IRCC
Make this photo now
Use the selected format in the passport photo tool.
Photo requirements
Photo specification
Use these values as a preparation guide and confirm current official instructions.
| Printed size | 50 × 70 mm (printed) |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | Check the application channel below |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Head height | 31–36 mm |
| File and resolution | Check the application channel below |
More photo requirements for Canada
- Canada Citizenship 5x7 cm (50x70mm)
- Canada firearms licence 280x370 px
- Canada firearms licence 45x57 mm
- Canada indian status 5x7 cm
- Canada personnel screening 43x54 mm
- Canada Health Insurance card of Quebec 5x7 cm
- Canada security licence 5x7 cm
- Canada Veteran's Service Card 5x7 cm
- Canada Passport online (1200x1800 px)
- Canada Permanent Resident card 1200х1680 pixels
- Canada Permanent Resident Card 5x7 cm (715x1000 - 2000x2800)
- Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
- Canada Temporary Resident Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
How to make this photo online
A clear three-step workflow from portrait to application-ready file.
- 1
Choose the format
Confirm the country and application document before uploading.
- 2
Upload a clear portrait
Use even lighting, face the camera and keep the full head visible.
- 3
Review and download
Check the crop and current issuing-authority rules before submission.
Capture checklist
Start with a strong source photo to reduce avoidable application issues.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression
- Use soft, even light and avoid shadows
- Keep eyes open and facial features unobstructed
- Use a recent color photo without filters
- Check glasses and head-covering rules for your application
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about creating and submitting this document photo.
Why is the Canadian passport photo 50 × 70 mm instead of 2 × 2 inches?
Canada follows its own IRCC specification, not the U.S. standard. The 50 × 70 mm format includes more background around the head and shoulders, and a photographer's endorsement on the back is mandatory for paper applications.
Can I take my own Canadian passport photo at home?
The photo itself can be taken anywhere, but IRCC requires a professional photographer's stamp and signature on the back for mail-in applications. Online renewal accepts a self-taken digital photo if it meets the specification.
Does a successful tool check guarantee acceptance?
No. A tool check or successful upload is not an official acceptance decision. Keep the original portrait, avoid changing your appearance and retake unsuitable lighting or blur. The receiving authority decides whether the photograph is acceptable.