ID photo requirements in Canada

In different countries, the requirements for photo documents differ. You need to read them carefully, because even in one country, different requirements for a photo are different for different documents. Webappium tried to study these parameters and help make it as easy as possible to create a photo of the desired size and provide a link to the current requirements. You can also choose the size of the paper on which you plan to print the photo.

Photograph requirements in Canada differ, depend on document.

Photograph for Canada Passport or residence permit

Source: Government of Canada
Photostudio: The photos must be taken in person by a commercial photographer. The name of the photographer or studio, the complete address — street name and civic number (suite number, if applicable), town, postal code, and the date the photo was taken — must be provided directly on the back of one photo. This information should be stamped or handwritten by the photographer. Stick-on labels are unacceptable. Sufficient space must be allowed for the name of the applicant, the signature of the guarantor and the guarantor’s declaration.
Size: The size of the photo must be 50 x 70 mm (2 inches wide X 23/4 inches long), your face (from your the chin to the crown of the head) must be between 31 mm (1 1/4 inches) and 36 mm (1 7/16 inches). Either black and white or colour photos are acceptable.
General requirements: Applicant must show a neutral facial expression (no smiling, mouth closed) and look straight at the camera. The photos must show a full front view of the face and top of the shoulders squared to the camera (the image of the face and shoulders must be centered in the photo). The photos must be clear, sharp and in focus. Glare and shadows are unacceptable. The lighting must be uniform to avoid glare or shadows across the face or shoulders, around the ears or in the background. Photos must represent natural skin tones.
Eyes: Eyes must be open and clearly visible. Photos with the red eye effect or red eye alterations are unacceptable. Prescription eyeglasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible and there is no reflection or glare on the eyeglasses. Sunglasses and tinted eyeglasses are unacceptable.
Head: The photos must show a full head without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons. However, the head covering must not cast shadows on the face and the full face must be clearly visible. The head must not be tilted to the side.
Children: Photos must show the child’s head and shoulders only. Parent’s or child’s hands must not appear in the photo. For newborn babies, the photo may be taken while the child is sitting in a car seat, as long as a white blanket is placed over the seat behind the child’s head. There must be no shadows on the face or shoulders, around the ears or in the background.
Background: The photos must be taken against a plain white or light-coloured background with enough contrast between the background, facial features and clothing, so that the applicant’s features are clearly distinguishable against the background.
The photograph must have been taken in the last 6 months.

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Photograph for Canada Visa or Temporary Resident Visa

Source: Government of Canada
Size: The frame size must be at least 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4"). The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4") and 36 mm (1 7/16"). Crown means the top of the head or (if obscured by hair or a head covering) where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.
General requirements: The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed. The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders. Photographs may be either black and white or colour.
Eyes: You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
Head: If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
Background: The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months.

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Photo provided by Government of Canada