Quebec Health Insurance Card Photo Online

50 × 70 mm · white background · RAMQ

$9.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against RAMQ on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The Quebec Health Insurance Card photo accepted by the RAMQ 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. Behind you: plain white or light grey or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Our service frames the Quebec Health Insurance Card photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Quebec Health Insurance Card photo requirements
Photo size	50 × 70 mm
Background	white, also accepted: light grey, off-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

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 Quebec Health Insurance Card photos

What size is a Quebec Health Insurance Card photo?

Quebec Health Insurance 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 Quebec Health Insurance Card photo need?

A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), 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 Quebec Health Insurance 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 Quebec Health Insurance 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 Quebec Health Insurance 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 RAMQ. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Quebec Health Insurance 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: RAMQ

Read the rules on the authority's website: RAMQ (ramq.gouv.qc.ca).