BC Services Card Photo Online
50 × 70 mm · white background · Government of British Columbia
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Government of British Columbia on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The BC Services Card photo accepted by the Government of British Columbia is a 50 by 70 mm portrait. Frame it so the head takes 49 to 56 mm of the 70 mm height. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. The Government of British Columbia takes your photo at the counter when you apply, so a photo of your own is usually not needed for this document. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. We make the BC Services Card photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (49–56 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about BC Services Card photos
What size is a BC Services Card photo?
BC Services Card photos are 50 × 70 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (49–56 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a BC Services Card photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a BC Services Card photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a BC Services Card photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a BC Services Card photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Government of British Columbia. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a BC Services Card photo cost in Canada?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Government of British Columbia
Read the rules on the authority's website: Government of British Columbia (www2.gov.bc.ca).
Rules last checked against Government of British Columbia on 25 October 2026.
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