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In-person or mail application
A 50 x 70 mm professional print for in-person or mail applications. IRCC requires an in-person commercial photographer, professional printing, and an unaltered photo.
Canada Passport Photo Requirements
Print applications and online renewals use different photo specifications. Confirm your application route first: Canada requires an in-person commercial photographer and rejects cropped, background-replaced, or AI-altered photos.
AI alterations are not permitted
IRCC requires the original camera file and rejects cropping, retouching, background replacement, filters, and AI alterations.
Photo specifications
Print size
50 x 70 mm
Print head height
31-36 mm
Digital pixels
1200 x 1800 to 3000 x 4500 px
Digital head height
45-50%
Background
Plain white or light-coloured
Recency
Within the last 6 months
Choose the correct rule profile
Print and online renewal are not interchangeable
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Eligible online renewal
An original camera file for eligible online passport renewals. IRCC requires the original camera file and rejects cropping, retouching, background replacement, filters, and AI alterations.
Official requirements
- Face the camera with head and shoulders centred and square
- Keep a neutral expression, eyes open, and mouth closed
- Use uniform lighting with no shadows, glare, or flash reflections
- Use a plain white or light-coloured contrasting background
- Do not crop around the head, replace the background, retouch features, or apply filters
- Online renewals also require the studio name, address, and date taken
How it works
1
Confirm the application route
Determine whether you need printed photos or qualify for online renewal.
2
Visit a commercial photographer
Give the photographer the matching profile and official Canada guidance.
3
Submit the unaltered result
Use professional prints for paper applications or the original JPEG for online renewal.
Frequently asked questions
Are print and online renewal photo dimensions the same?
No. Prints are 50 x 70 mm; the online renewal file is portrait 2:3 and at least 1200 x 1800 pixels.
Can I crop the photo or replace the background?
No. Canada explicitly treats head-and-shoulder cropping, background replacement, filters, and AI edits as alterations.
Can I scan a printed photo for online renewal?
No. The digital photo must be the original JPEG/JPG saved directly from the camera.
Why does PhotoOmni not automatically process this photo?
The current official rules prohibit those alterations. We show the verified requirements rather than create a file that may be rejected.