Get your Canadian permanent residence photo right. Full IRCC specifications for Express Entry and PR card applications.
Create Your Canada PR PhotoImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires specific photos for PR applications. These same specs apply to Canadian passport photos and citizenship applications.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ inches) |
| Head height | 31–36 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white |
| Expression | Neutral, both eyes open and visible |
| Photo age | Taken within last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not permitted |
| Quantity required | Two identical photos |
| High quality, matte or glossy finish |
PassportSnap uses the exact 50×70 mm IRCC format. Takes 2 minutes — accepted or your money back.
Get Your PR Photo NowCanada PR requires 50×70 mm — not the US 51×51 mm. Using the wrong dimensions will result in rejection.
The white background must be completely shadow-free. IRCC officers check this carefully.
Your head must be 31–36 mm in a 70 mm tall frame. Many home photos end up with the head too small.
IRCC requires two identical photos. Both must be taken at the same time and look identical.
Use a plain white wall or hang a white sheet. Ensure it's shadow-free under even lighting.
Face forward, neutral expression, both eyes open. No hair obscuring the face.
Select Canada as your country. We apply the 50×70 mm crop with the correct head-to-frame ratio.
Print two identical 50×70 mm photos on photo paper. We provide a print-ready sheet layout.
Exact 50×70 mm IRCC sizing — not a generic tool adapted for Canada.
We verify all IRCC requirements automatically before you download.
Drugstore photos cost $15–20 in Canada. PassportSnap is a fraction of that.
Your photo stays on your device. No cloud uploads, no data retention.