What is the required head height and eye-line position for a Canada passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 30.8mm and 36.4mm (44%–52% of total frame height, or 364–430px). The horizontal eye line must sit 37.8mm to 46.2mm (447–546px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch)?

The mandatory background color is Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my Canada passport photo?

No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) strictly prohibits eyeglasses in Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 50×70mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 2 calibrated copies (2×1 Side-by-Side (2 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Specification

🇨🇦Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch)

Pre-calibrated to 1.97"×2.76" (50×70mm) at 300 DPI (591×827px) with Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

2 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

60–240 KB

Drop your portrait here, or upload a photo

Instant background removal, head-height alignment, and 2-photo 4×6" print sheet for Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch).

1. Country & Document Size

2. Your Portrait

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) Size & Head Position

Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

1.97" × 2.76" (50 × 70 mm) • 591×827px at 300 DPI (60–240 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

44% to 52% of frame (1.21"–1.43" / 30.8–36.4 mm). Auto-targeted to 48.0%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

54% to 66% from bottom (1.49"–1.82" / 37.8–46.2 mm). Auto-targeted to 60.0%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Mandatory
• Background: Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF)

Canada Requirements Note

2 copies of 50×70mm Canadian passport photos fit side-by-side on a single 4×6" print sheet.

Authority: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)Full Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	50 × 70 mm (1.97" × 2.76")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	591 × 827 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	30.8–36.4 mm (1.21"–1.43" / 44%–52%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	37.8–46.2 mm (1.49"–1.82" / 54%–66%)
Official Background Color	Plain White or Light-Coloured (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Both Ears Must Be Visible
Portal File Size Window	60 KB to 240 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top Canada Photo Rejection Reasons

!Submitting a U.S. 2×2 inch (51×51mm) square photo instead of Canada's strict 50×70mm (2×2.75 inch) vertical frame
!Crown-to-chin measurement falling outside the tight 31mm–36mm IRCC biometric tolerance
!Glare on prescription glasses or hair obscuring the lateral face contour and ears

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying Canada pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 3.5°).
3
Auto-Crop to 50×70mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (33.6mm) and places your eye line at 42mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 2-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 591×827px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (2×1 Side-by-Side (2 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the official Canada Passport Photo (50×70mm / 2×2.75 inch) size is 50mm × 70mm (1.97" × 2.76"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 591 × 827 pixels with a file size between 60 KB and 240 KB.

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