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Canada Passport - Printable Output
The current Canada Passport - Printable Output photo dimensions are 50 x 70 mm. Face height: 31–36 mm (chin to crown). Use a light gray; plain background. The document authority or upload workflow makes the final acceptance decision.
Canada Passport - Printable Output source-backed photo requirements, examples, retake guidance, and local privacy notes. Use this as local guidance, then verify current official instructions before submitting.
Open local photo tool- Photo size
- 50 x 70 mm
- Face height
- 31–36 mm
- Background
- light gray; plain
- Editing
- Canada rejects photos altered or edited in any way.
- Dataset version
- e6a3cf1a
- Field verification
- 2026-10-26
- Output
- Printable sheet
Official Sources
Published by Tejji. This guidance is not an official issuing-authority service and does not imply government affiliation.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada source record reviewed 2026-10-26
Full photo specifications
| Requirement | Published rule and evidence |
|---|---|
| Document and applicant scope | Canada Passport - Printable Output. |
| Output type | Printable sheet |
| Printed photo dimensions | 50 x 70 mm |
| Face height | 31–36 mm |
| Measurement reference points | Chin to crown |
| Background | Printed photos must have uniform lighting, no shadows, and clear contrast against a plain white or light-coloured background. |
| Pose and framing | 50 by 70 mm printed photo with face centered and visible |
| Eyes and eye-line | The captured Canada print guidance does not publish a separate numeric eye-line distance. |
| Digital file scope | The official requirement is for two identical, unaltered physical photos; app raster and sheet settings are defined later. |
| Editing policy | Canada rejects photos altered or edited in any way. |
Photo rejection risks
- wrong_print_size
- wrong_head_height
Local print price example
No published price example verified. General print prices vary by provider and location.
Field-level source evidence
Each listed excerpt supports the named artifact fields. Translations are labeled and are not represented as official English text.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: printed photo height, printed photo width, maximum face or head height, measurement reference points, measurement subject, minimum face or head height, photo rejection risks
Source locator: New adult passports > Photo specifications > Size
Printed passport photos measure 50 mm by 70 mm, with chin-to-crown face height from 31 mm to 36 mm; incorrect sizing can cause rejection.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: background requirements, permitted background colors, plain background requirement, shadow requirement, pose and framing, photo rejection risks
Source locator: New adult passports > Photo specifications > Appearance and posture
The face and shoulders are centered against a plain white or light-coloured background; lighting must be uniform with no shadows.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: crop rules can user crop, editing policy, editing rules forbidden
Source locator: New adult passports > Photo specifications > Image quality > What is an altered photo?
The page requires original, unaltered photos and treats cropping around the head and shoulders as an alteration.
Examples
- 50 x 70 mm Printable sheet for Canada Passport - Printable Output.
- Background example: light gray.
- Output example: use the printable sheet generator for the final downloadable file.
Retake Guidance
- Use a plain background (light gray) with even front lighting.
- Keep the face centered, phone level, and shoulders square to the camera.
- Retake if face height is outside 31-36 mm (chin to crown).
- Retake instead of using filters, retouching, portrait mode, background replacement, or AI alteration when the source warns against edits.
- Canada rejects photos altered or edited in any way.
Data Flow
No photo bytes leave this browser for the local capture, validation, crop, report, and download flow unless you explicitly choose a future upload feature.
FAQs
What photo size is listed for Canada Passport - Printable Output?
The current artifact lists 50 x 70 mm, with a face height range of 31–36 mm. Check the linked official source for the latest instructions.
Can I edit a Canada Passport - Printable Output photo?
Canada rejects photos altered or edited in any way.
Is this Canada Passport - Printable Output page an official service?
No. This page summarizes maintained official-source guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and links to the sources so you can verify the current rule text.
Can this page promise acceptance?
No. Use the app result as guidance only. The document authority or upload workflow makes the final acceptance decision.
Does local validation upload my photo?
No photo bytes leave this browser in the default local flow. Camera frames, uploads, checks, reports, and downloads stay local unless you choose an explicit upload feature later.