Canadian Permanent Resident Card Photo Online

50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC

$9.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

For a Canadian Permanent Resident Card photo, the IRCC sets the print size at 50 x 70 mm. IRCC requires a commercial photographer or studio and does not accept photos that are cropped, placed on a new background or otherwise altered. Head height from chin to crown is 31 to 36 mm. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Not altered in any way. Online, Permanent Residence Portal takes an upload at least 715 by 1000 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 4 MB. Send us any clear picture and you get a Canadian Permanent Resident Card photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Canadian Permanent Resident Card photo requirements
Photo size50 × 70 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 715 × 1000 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for Permanent Residence Portal
Backgroundwhite
Head size44–51% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, excluding hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. Eyes clearly visible behind your glasses with no glare. No sunglasses or tinted glasses.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face must be clearly visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesTaken no more than 12 months before you apply; Plain, untextured white background; Paper applications: 2 identical professionally printed photos with name, date of birth, studio and date on the back; Not altered in any way

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. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 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 Permanent Resident Card photos

What size is a Canadian Permanent Resident Card photo?

Canadian Permanent Resident Card photos are 50 × 70 mm. The head should fill 44–51% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, excluding hair).

What background does a Canadian Permanent Resident 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 Canadian Permanent Resident Card photo?

Yes. Eyes clearly visible behind your glasses with no glare. No sunglasses or tinted glasses.

Can I smile in a Canadian Permanent Resident 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 must be clearly visible.

Can I take a Canadian Permanent Resident 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 IRCC. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 715 × 1000 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for Permanent Residence Portal. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Canadian Permanent Resident 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: IRCC

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

Rules last checked against IRCC on 12 October 2026.

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