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Canadian permanent resident (PR) card photo photo maker and checker Check official source

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Photo size
50 × 70 mm
Head height
31–36 mm
Background
plain and light
Glasses
No glare
Change document
For example “UK passport”, “DS-160” or “OCI”

  • Passports

  • Visas and e-visas

  • Citizenship and residency

  • Other ID

1 Your photo

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JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC. Drag a photo here instead. Nothing is uploaded.

Camera tips before you shoot
  • Someone else holds the phone about 1.5 m away at your head height. No selfies at arm's length.
  • Daylight from a window in front of you; no flash, no overhead-only light.
  • Plain light wall, half a metre behind you, no shadow on it.
  • Shoulders in frame, space above the head; the tool crops.
  • Use the original file, not a screenshot or a messaging-app copy.

People

More than one person needs the Pass (up to 6). Names stay in memory only.

3 Adjust

Background editing is not allowed for this document. If the background check fails, retake against a plain wall.

2 Compliance checks

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    4 Download

    Free Watermarked preview

    350 px JPEG and a 150 dpi 6×4 sheet, watermarked.

    This document does not accept self-supplied photos, so there is no paid product. Use the checker to verify a studio photo.

    No paid product for Canadian permanent resident (PR) card photo. This document does not accept self-supplied photos, so there is nothing to sell. The checker, measurements and information pages are free.

    Full Canadian permanent resident (PR) card photo requirements · Why was my photo rejected? · Official source: IRCC – Get, renew or replace a PR card

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    Canadian permanent resident (PR) card photo photo requirements, in brief

    Condensed guide. Read the full Canadian permanent resident (PR) card photo requirements or the rejection diagnostic.

    Specification

    Photo size 50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in)
    Pixels at 300 / 600 dpi 591 × 827 px / 1181 × 1654 px
    Head height (chin to crown) 31–36 mm
    Eye line from bottom not specified
    Head width not specified
    Space above the crown not specified
    Background plain and light
    Background editing not allowed (retake instead)
    Glasses allowed only with no glare and frames clear of the eyes
    Expression neutral, mouth closed
    Recency taken in the last 6 months
    Print requirements photo paper, studio print — Taken by a commercial photographer, with the studio's name, address and the date on the back of one photo.
    Digital upload none
    Self-taken photos not accepted
    Prints needed 2
    Infant rules eyes may be closed, mouth may be open (under 1)
    Official source IRCC – Get, renew or replace a PR card

    Check the official source. Some values on this page could not be confirmed from the official page when it was last checked (2026-10-29).

    • The IRCC PR card page read on 2026-10-29 did not include the photo specification (the fee failed to load). The values here follow IRCC's long-standing PR card photo specification: 50×70 mm frame, head 31–36 mm, taken by a commercial photographer with the studio name, address and date on the back, plain white or light background. Confirm on IRCC's PR card photo specifications before you go.
    • IRCC requires a commercial photographer; nothing is sold for this document.

    Can I take it myself? No

    No. IRCC's PR card photo specification requires a commercial photographer, with the studio details and date on the back. Your first PR card is free if you send your photo and address within 180 days of becoming a permanent resident, according to IRCC's PR card page.

    Why Canada PR card photos get rejected

    1. Home-printed photo. Have it taken by a commercial photographer.
    2. No studio details or date on the back. Ask the photographer to add them.
    3. Head outside 31–36 mm. Ask for a retake at the right size.
    4. Shadows or a non-plain background. Retake at the studio.
    5. Photo older than six months. Get new photos.

    Canada PR card photo FAQ

    Can I take my own PR card photo?

    No. IRCC requires a commercial photographer.

    What size is a PR card photo?

    IRCC's specification uses a 50×70 mm frame with the head 31–36 mm; confirm on IRCC's page.

    Is the first PR card free?

    Yes, if you send your photo and address within 180 days of becoming a permanent resident, according to IRCC.

    What goes on the back?

    The studio's name and address and the date the photo was taken.

    Why does this site not sell a PR card file?

    Because a self-made photo is not accepted; selling one would be misleading.

    Can I use the checker?

    Yes. Scan or photograph the studio print and check it here before you send it.

    Canadian passport

    50×70 mm · head 31–36 mm

    Canada visa and immigration photo (IRCC)

    35×45 mm · head 31–36 mm

    Last verified 2026-10-29 against IRCC – Get, renew or replace a PR card. Spotted a mistake? Report an error.

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