Every Canada ID photo,
done in three minutes.
8 document types — passport, visa, and ID photo specs for Canada, with the dimensions and background rules each one expects.
Select your document
Specs and tools for every document we support.
Passport
2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm)
Visa
1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm)
ID Card
2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm)
Driver's License
2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm)
Citizenship
1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm)
PR Card
2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm)
Study Permit
1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm)
Work Permit
1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm)
Guides for every situation
Practical writeups from the team that handles compliance review.
Canadian Passport Photo Requirements
Canadian passport photos must be 50×70mm with a plain white background, taken by a commercial photographer who stamps the back. No glasses, no smiling. Full IRCC specs.
Where to Print Canadian Passport Photos
Print Canadian passport photos at Walmart ($10–14), Costco ($5–8), Staples ($15–17), Shoppers Drug Mart ($19), or London Drugs ($19). All stamp the back with photographer info — required by IRCC.
Canadian Visa Photo Requirements
Canadian visitor visa photos: 35×45mm, plain white/light background, non-tinted prescription glasses allowed. Digital upload accepted via IRCC. Different from passport — smaller and more permissive.
How to print your Canada passport photo
Step-by-step for printing your photo at each major store.
Pro tips from our review team
Most Canada photo rejections come down to the same five mistakes. Get these right and the rest is easy.
Even lighting
Face a window for soft, natural light. Avoid shadows on your face or behind you — overhead lighting alone usually casts shadows under the eyes.
Neutral expression
Look straight at the camera with both eyes open and mouth closed. A small natural smile is fine; an exaggerated one is not.
Clear face
Hair should not cover your eyes or cast shadows on your face. Remove sunglasses, hats, and most head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
Everyday clothing
Wear what you normally would. Uniforms, camouflage, and white clothing against a white background are common reasons for rejection.
Plain background
Stand against a plain, light-colored wall with no shadows or patterns. We can also remove the background automatically if you can't find a clean wall.
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