IDPhoto ProDocument Photo Guide
This is a complete Canada passport photo checklist, separate from generic photo-size advice. The official requirement includes how the photo is taken and edited, not only its dimensions.
Quick Answer
Canada passport photos must be 50 by 70 mm, with a 31 to 36 mm face height measured from chin to crown. The current Government of Canada guidance says the photo must be taken in person by a commercial photographer or photo studio and taken no more than six months before submission.
IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not generate IDs, passports, visas, or official documents.
Scope and limits
This guide helps you prepare a photo file and identify risks that may need a retake or review. It does not replace the current receiving-authority rule or guarantee final acceptance.
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Final check
This page helps you understand the applicable rule. It does not replace the receiving authority's current capture, editing, or submission process. Before submitting, return to the official source linked above and follow its latest instruction.
FAQ
The Government of Canada says it must have been taken no more than six months before the application is submitted.
The official physical dimensions are 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with a 31 to 36 mm chin-to-crown face height.
Photo preparation help
Start with the rejection notice and the receiving authority's current photo rules. Retake the image when you cannot clearly resolve framing, lighting, sharpness, background, or file-format issues. A photo app can help prepare the file, but it cannot determine final acceptance.
Read guideUse a recent, unfiltered, front-facing portrait with even light, enough distance from the wall to reduce cast shadows, and the correct document preset before exporting. Check the current rule for your exact country and application channel before submitting.
Read guideDo not assume that digital background replacement or other edits are accepted. Check the current rule for the exact receiving authority. When the original image has unsuitable lighting or background, retaking a clean photo is the most conservative option.
Read guideUse a photo app when you need privacy-conscious local preparation, multiple document sizes, a digital export, or a print layout from your own portrait. Use a photo shop when you need in-person help taking the portrait or the receiving workflow specifically requires a service provider. Neither option guarantees acceptance.
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