Canadian Citizenship (Grant) Photo in the UK

50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The IRCC asks for a Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo of 50 by 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. Use a plain white or light-coloured background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. If you apply online (IRCC online citizenship application), the file must be at least 420 by 540 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 4 MB. Taken no more than 6 months before you apply. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 31 to 36 mm on the print. Our service frames the Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo requirements
Photo size50 × 70 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 420 × 540 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for IRCC online citizenship application
Backgroundwhite, also accepted: light-coloured
Head size44–51% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. Eyes clearly visible and frames not covering the eyes. 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 6 months before you apply; Plain white or light-coloured background; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed; Original photo, 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 Citizenship (Grant) photos

What size is a Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo?

Canadian Citizenship (Grant) 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 Citizenship (Grant) photo need?

A plain white background (light-coloured 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 Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo?

Yes. Eyes clearly visible and frames not covering the eyes. No sunglasses or tinted glasses.

Can I smile in a Canadian Citizenship (Grant) 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 Citizenship (Grant) 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 420 × 540 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for IRCC online citizenship application. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Canadian Citizenship (Grant) photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 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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