The official IRCC photo specification for Canadian visitor visas, study and work permits, PR cards, passports and eTA applications — plus an online maker that handles the exact crop for you.
Make a Canada Visa Photo →Per IRCC and Passport Canada guidelines — applies to visas, permits, PR and citizenship applications.
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in), portrait |
|---|---|
| Head height | 31 – 36 mm from chin to top of head |
| Head position | Face centered, head level, eyes open and looking at the camera |
| Background | Plain white or light-colored, no shadows or patterns |
| Resolution | 591 × 827 px at 300 DPI (print); digital upload: JPEG ≥ 420 × 560 px, ≤ 4 MB |
| Recency | Taken within the last 12 months (6 months for citizenship applications) |
| Glasses | Not allowed since 2018 (rare medical exceptions only) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes clearly visible |
| Extras | Name and address of photographer + date taken on the back (paper applications) |
Stand 1–1.5 m from a plain white or light wall with even lighting — a clear contrast between face and background is required.
Camera at eye height, straight-on, both shoulders visible. No glasses, no head covering (unless religious with face visible).
We crop to the 50 × 70 mm IRCC format, replace the background, and verify head height and eye position.