Can I reuse a visa photo for a Canadian passport?

No — the passport format is 50×70 mm, not 35×45 mm. Pick the correct document in PicsForm before cropping.

Are glasses allowed on Canadian passport photos?

IRCC generally prohibits glasses unless required for medical reasons with documentation. No tinted lenses.

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Canadian passport & visa photo requirements

Canadian passport photos are uniquely 50×70 mm — taller than the 35×45 mm formats used across much of Europe. IRCC specifies 31–36 mm chin-to-crown on that 70 mm height, which produces a visibly smaller head than UK or Schengen crops. Visa and temporary-resident applications typically use 35×45 mm instead. Last verified 2026-08-18 against canada.ca IRCC guidance.

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Canadian Passport

50×70 mm · white bg

Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident

35×45 mm · white bg

Two sizes, one country

Canadian Passport — 50×70 mm, white background, 31–36 mm chin-to-crown
Canadian Visa / TRV — 35×45 mm, white or light background, standard biometric head band

Where Canadians get rejected

Using a 35×45 mm crop for a passport renewal is the most common mistake. Photo studios in border cities sometimes default to US 2×2 or EU 35×45 — always confirm the document type first.

Official sources

Passport: canada.ca IRCC passport photos page. Visa: IRCC temporary resident visa photograph specifications.

Canadian Passport — catalog specs

Size: 50×70 mm (591×827 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 44–51% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 4000 KB
Print size: 1.969×2.756 in

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Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 4000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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FAQ

Can I reuse a visa photo for a Canadian passport?: No — the passport format is 50×70 mm, not 35×45 mm. Pick the correct document in PicsForm before cropping.
Are glasses allowed on Canadian passport photos?: IRCC generally prohibits glasses unless required for medical reasons with documentation. No tinted lenses.

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