What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with the face between 31 mm and 36 mm from chin to crown.
Canadian passport photo guide
Canadian Passport Photo 50x70 mm Size Guide
Canadian passport photos are 50x70 mm with the face 31–36 mm from chin to crown. Passport Canada requires that printed photos carry the photographer’s studio name, address, and date on the back, and that digital photos for online renewal be taken by a commercial photographer.
- 50 mm wide × 70 mm high
- Face 31–36 mm from chin to crown
- Plain white or light-coloured background
- Two identical photos, taken within 6 months
- Studio name, address, and date on the back
Important: the photographer stamp
For a Canadian passport, the photographer must write or stamp the date and the studio’s name and full address on the back of one photo, and your guarantor certifies it. A photo made online cannot carry that stamp.
For Canadian passport applications, use a commercial photographer. Use this tool for documents that accept a 50x70 mm photo without a studio stamp, and check your form’s instructions first.
Online renewal photos
The digital photo for online renewal has its own specifications.
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- JPEG, at least 1,200 × 1,800 pixels (3:2 portrait)
- File size between 200 KB and 5 MB
- Chin-to-crown 45–50% of the photo height
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my own Canadian passport photo?
No. Printed photos need the photographer’s studio name, address, and date on the back, and online renewal photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
How recent must the photos be?
Taken no more than six months before you submit your application.