Canada Passport & Visa Photo Requirements 2026
Official sizes, background colors, and guidelines for 3 document types
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Passport Size
50×70mm
Digital Size
591×827px
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
White
Documents
3 types
Canada passport photo size:
50×70 mm (591×827 pixels), 300 DPI, white. Face centered, neutral expression, no glasses.
Canada visa photo: 35×45mm.
Source: IRCC
All Canada Photo Document Types
| Document Type | Size (mm) | Digital (px) | Background | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Citizen Passport & PR Card | 50 × 70 | 591 × 827 | White | 300 |
| PR Card | 50 × 70 | 591 × 827 | White | 300 |
| Canada Visa (TRV / Study / Work / Express Entry) | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | White | 300 |
Detailed Requirements
Canadian Citizen Passport & PR Card — 50×70mm
✓Size: 50×70 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Head centered and straight
✓Face height between 31 - 36 mm from chin to crown
✓Taken within the last 6 months
PR Card — 50×70mm
✓Size: 50×70 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
Canada Visa (TRV / Study / Work / Express Entry) — 35×45mm
✓Size: 35×45 mm
✓Plain white background
✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
✓Both eyes open and clearly visible
✓No glasses
✓Taken within the last 6 months
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