Canada passport passport photo
Canada is the outlier: its passport photo is a tall 50×70 mm with a small head — only 31–36 mm chin to crown, 44–51% of the frame. Cropping a European-style photo down will not pass; the framing really is different.
| Print size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 591 × 827 px |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Head height (crown to chin) | 44–51% of the photo height |
| Notes | Head 31–36 mm chin to crown. Photographer/studio details go on the back of prints. |
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What Canada passport checks
- Head 31–36 mm chin to crown; shoulders visible, face centred.
- Plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference from the face.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed; glasses allowed if the eyes are fully visible with no glare.
- Prints need the name and address of the photographer or studio and the date taken on the back, plus a guarantor signature.
- Temporary resident and PR photos use the smaller 35×45 mm frame instead — pick the right spec in the maker.
Compiled from Passport Canada photo specifications. Rules change; confirm the current version on the official site before you submit. The maker crops and sizes only — it does not alter your background, so shoot against a plain wall that matches the required colour.