Canada citizenship application photo size and requirements
The Canada citizenship application photo is 50 x 70 mm, with the head 31 to 36 mm (chin to crown of head (natural top of head)). Checked against the official source on 2 October 2026.
| Printed size (width x height) | 50 x 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 31 to 36 mm, chin to crown of head (natural top of head) |
| Digital photo | Online applications: at least 420 x 540 px, JPG straight from the camera |
| File size | No more than 4 MB (about 240 kB is the target) |
| Background | plain white or light-coloured |
| Who takes it | A photographer; mailed applications need 2 identical colour prints. |
| How recent | Taken no more than 6 months before you apply |
Why there is no maker for this one: Canada does not accept cropped or edited photos: the official page lists cropping around the head and shoulders and changing the background as not allowed, and the photo must come from a commercial photographer. This tool therefore does not make this photo; take the spec below to your photographer.
Good to know
- Citizenship photos do not use the same specifications as passport photos.
Official source
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