Canadian Certificate of Identity Photo Online

50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC

$9.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

For a Canadian Certificate of Identity photo, the IRCC sets the print size at 50 x 70 mm. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Head height from chin to crown is 31 to 36 mm. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. The IRCC expects a photo of studio quality, so take it carefully: someone else holding the phone, daylight from the front, no selfie. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Send us any clear picture and you get a Canadian Certificate of Identity photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Canadian Certificate of Identity photo requirements
Photo size	50 × 70 mm
Background	white
Head size	44–51% of the photo height (31–36 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	Taken within the last 6 months; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

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 Canadian Certificate of Identity photos

What size is a Canadian Certificate of Identity photo?

Canadian Certificate of Identity photos are 50 × 70 mm. The head should fill 44–51% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Canadian Certificate of Identity 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 Canadian Certificate of Identity 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 Canadian Certificate of Identity 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 Canadian Certificate of Identity 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 IRCC. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Canadian Certificate of Identity 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: IRCC

Read the rules on the authority's website: IRCC (canada.ca).