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Canadian passport (printed photo): exact size

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Canadian passport (printed photo): the rules

Size50 x 70 mm
Backgroundplain white or light-coloured
Head size31 to 36 mm from chin to crown

The photo must be taken no more than 6 months before you apply. Your eyes must be clearly visible, with no glare on the lenses, and no sunglasses or tinted glasses. Keep your mouth closed, and do not smile or frown. The photo must not be altered.

Read from the official source: Passport photos. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.

More forms for Canada: Canada: Canadian passport (online renewal) (digital).

Questions about the Canadian passport (printed photo)

What size should the photo be?

The form asks for 50 x 70 mm.

What background does it need?

The form says: plain white or light-coloured.

Where do these rules come from?

They were read from the official source, Passport photos, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.