Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document Photo in the US
50 × 70 mm · white background · IRCC
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For a Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document photo, the IRCC sets the print size at 50 x 70 mm. Head height from chin to crown is 31 to 36 mm. The background must be plain white, evenly lit and free of shadows. One digital photo to the PR photo specification through the Permanent Residence Portal; by paper two commercial prints, not home-printed. The upload for IRCC online application needs to be at least 2000 by 2800 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 4 MB. Casual selfies are refused; a phone photo taken by another person in even light, with the rules above, is what passes. Upload your picture and we size it for the Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, at least 2000 × 2800 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for IRCC online application |
| Background | white |
| 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. 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 | Taken within the last 12 months; One digital photo to the PR photo specification through the Permanent Residence Portal; by paper two commercial prints, not home-printed; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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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 Permanent Resident Travel Document photos
What size is a Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document photo?
Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document 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 Permanent Resident Travel Document 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 Travel Document 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 Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document 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 Permanent Resident Travel Document 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 2000 × 2800 pixels, up to 3.8 MB, for IRCC online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Canadian Permanent Resident Travel Document 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
Read the rules on the authority's website: IRCC (canada.ca).
Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.
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