Canadian Passport (Child) Photo in the US

50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC Passport Program

$8.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC Passport Program on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The IRCC Passport Program asks for a Canadian Passport photo for a child of 50 by 70 mm. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Uniform lighting, no shadows, glare or flash reflections. Head height from chin to crown is 31 to 36 mm. IRCC requires a commercial photographer or studio and does not accept photos that are cropped, placed on a new background or otherwise altered. Behind you: plain white or light-coloured, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. From a phone picture we produce the Canadian Passport photo at this size and verify the framing against the IRCC Passport Program rules.

Photo requirements

Canadian Passport (Child) photo requirements
Photo size50 × 70 mm
Digital fileJPEG
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 no glare on the lenses. No sunglasses or tinted glasses, including tinted prescription lenses.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face must be clearly visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
ChildrenUnder 1s a neutral expression is not required; No hands (yours or the child's) visible; Newborns may be photographed in a car seat with a white blanket behind the head; Some range of facial expression is allowed for newborns; Guarantor signs the back of 1 photo.
Other rules2 identical, unaltered photos taken in the last 6 months; Plain white or light-coloured background; Uniform lighting, no shadows, glare or flash reflections; Photographer stamps studio name, address and date on the back

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera
Illustration of an accepted child photo: the child is alone in the frame with no hands or toys visible
Child alone in the frame, no hands or toys

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 child photo: an adult hand is visible holding the child
No adult hands in the frame

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 Passport (Child) photos

What size is a Canadian Passport (Child) photo?

Canadian Passport (Child) 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 (Child) 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 (Child) photo?

Yes. Eyes clearly visible and no glare on the lenses. No sunglasses or tinted glasses, including tinted prescription lenses.

Can I smile in a Canadian Passport (Child) 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 Passport (Child) 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.

Are there special rules for babies and children?

Under 1s a neutral expression is not required; No hands (yours or the child's) visible; Newborns may be photographed in a car seat with a white blanket behind the head; Some range of facial expression is allowed for newborns; Guarantor signs the back of 1 photo. The child must be alone in the photo, with no hands, toys or dummies visible.

How much does a Canadian Passport (Child) photo cost in the US?

$8.99 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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