Canada Passport Photo Online — 50x70mm Size Checker
Get the correct Canada passport photo size (50×70mm, 600×840px) with a plain white background, formatted for your IRCC online application — ready in about 3 minutes. Preview free, pay only when happy.
Canada passport photo requirements
- Size: 50×70mm (590×826px)
- Background: Plain white
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Glasses: Not allowed
- Standard: Formatted to IRCC digital photo specifications for online applications
Why use Smart Passport Photo
- ✅ Free preview before you pay
- ✅ Automated checks against IRCC's digital photo specifications
- ✅ Free retake or refund if rejected — no proof needed
- ✅ Background automatically replaced with plain white
- ✅ CA$6.99 one-off, no subscription
- ✅ Photo deleted from our servers within 24 hours
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How it works for a Canadian passport photo
- 1. Upload or take a photo. Use your phone's rear camera against a plain wall, facing a window for even lighting.
- 2. Automated IRCC compliance check. We crop to the tall 50×70mm format, replace the background with plain white, and check head size, position, expression and lighting — with a free preview before you pay.
- 3. Download your digital photo. Get a full-resolution JPEG suitable for IRCC's online application and renewal portals.
- 4. For postal applications, remember IRCC requires a printed photo signed and stamped by a commercial photographer — our digital photo is intended for online submission, not postal applications.
Common Canada passport photo mistakes
- Using a square photo — unlike the US and many other countries, Canada uses a tall 50×70mm format. A square crop will be rejected.
- Off-white or shadowed background — IRCC requires a plain white background with no shadows.
- Smiling or mouth open — a neutral expression with closed mouth is required for adults.
- Glasses — not permitted in Canadian passport photos, even without glare.
- Low-resolution upload — IRCC's portal can reject images that don't meet its minimum resolution; our tool generates a full-resolution file suitable for upload.
Official Canada passport resources
For the full official specification and to apply, visit canada.ca's passport services. Smart Passport Photo is an independent service and is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
Canadian passport photos use a tall 50×70mm format (590×826px), with a plain white background — different from the square format used by many other countries.
Does this meet IRCC requirements?
We format your photo to the specifications published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at canada.ca — a 50×70mm tall photo with the head between 31mm and 36mm from chin to crown, a plain white background, neutral expression with both eyes open, and no glasses. You get a free preview before paying. Note that IRCC's physical passport application requires printed photos certified by a commercial photographer with a signature and stamp on the back — our tool is designed for the digital upload step of the online application and renewal services.
Can I use this for an online passport renewal?
Yes. For IRCC's online renewal portal, which may require a higher-resolution upload, use the downloaded JPEG directly — it's generated at full resolution for this purpose.
Do I need a white background?
Yes, IRCC requires a plain white background. Our AI removes your original background and replaces it with white automatically.
What if my photo is rejected?
If IRCC's online portal rejects your uploaded digital photo, you can simply re-upload a corrected photo without restarting your application. If this happens, contact us with your order number for a free retake or full refund — no rejection notice required.
Taking a passport photo for a baby or child?
Yes — the same 50×70mm, plain white background format applies to infants and children of any age, including newborns. IRCC allows a parent's hand to support a baby as long as it isn't visible in the photo, and infants under 1 don't need to have their eyes open or a neutral expression. Lay your baby on a plain white surface and photograph from directly above.