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Canada passport photo checker

Snap it from your phone, get the green light, download your photo and a compliance report. Checked against the official Canada spec before you submit — nothing uploaded.

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Tap to start the camera Use the rear camera if someone can take it for you — it's sharper than the selfie cam. or check a photo you already have

Compliance gates

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Tip: face a window for soft, even light. Overhead lights cause the shadows that get photos rejected.

Measured against the published spec — not a guarantee of acceptance. Confirm any “?” items yourself. No AI edits applied.

Official Canada photo requirements ↗

Canada Passport photo requirements

50 mm wide × 70 mm tall, white or light background, face 31–36 mm chin to crown. Canada's tall portrait format is unique — DIYPassPhoto frames it correctly and checks the rest live. Verified from IRCC (canada.ca).

50 mm wide × 70 mm tall, colour, JPEG
Face height 31–36 mm from chin to crown (44–51% of 70 mm)
White or light-coloured neutral background
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Looking directly at the camera
Even lighting, no shadows, no red-eye
Taken within the last 6 months, unmanipulated

Common rejection reasons

Wrong format — Canada uses tall 50×70mm not the square 2×2 inch used elsewhere
Face height outside 31–36 mm
Coloured or busy background
Shadows on the face or background
Head covering (unless for religious reasons)

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Canadian passport photo?

50 mm wide by 70 mm tall. The face (chin to crown) must be 31–36 mm — a different format from the square US/Australian photo.

Is the Canadian passport photo square?

No — it is a tall 50×70 mm portrait rectangle. Square crops or 2×2 inch photos are not accepted.

What background does a Canadian passport photo need?

A plain white or light-coloured background. It must be uniform with no shadows, patterns, or objects.

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