Canadian Passport Photo in the UK
50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC Passport Program
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against IRCC Passport Program on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
A Canadian Passport photo is larger than most: 50 mm by 70 mm, with the face measuring 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown. The IRCC Passport Program accepts a digital photo when you renew online, and that file must be a JPEG of at least 1200 by 1800 pixels and no more than 5 MB. Paper applications still need prints from a commercial photographer, so check which route you are using before you start. Use a white or light-coloured background with uniform lighting, keep your mouth closed and your face squared to the camera, and make sure any glasses show your eyes clearly with no glare or tint.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 1200 × 1800 pixels, up to 4.8 MB, for IRCC online passport renewal |
| Background | white, also accepted: light-coloured |
| 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. Eyes clearly visible, no glare. No sunglasses or tinted glasses, including tinted prescription lenses. |
| 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, mouth closed, not smiling; Face and shoulders centred and squared to the camera; Uniform lighting, no shadows, glare or flash reflections; Taken within the last 6 months; Canada requires photos taken by a commercial photographer for paper applications; digital photos are accepted for online renewal |
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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 Canadian Passport photos
What size is a Canadian Passport photo?
Canadian Passport 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 Passport 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 Passport photo?
Yes. Eyes clearly visible, no glare. No sunglasses or tinted glasses, including tinted prescription lenses.
Can I smile in a Canadian Passport 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 Passport 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 Passport Program. 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 1200 × 1800 pixels, up to 4.8 MB, for IRCC online passport renewal. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Canadian Passport 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 Passport Program
Read the rules on the authority's website: IRCC Passport Program (canada.ca).
Rules last checked against IRCC Passport Program on 12 October 2026.
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