🇨🇦 Canada
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
More details
Passport: canada.ca IRCC passport photos page. Visa: IRCC temporary resident visa photograph specifications.
Canadian Passport
- · 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
Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident
- · 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
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.
PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.