Canada Citizenship Photos
Updated requirements: Canada Citizenship and Immigration now uses the same photo specifications for citizenship and visa applications. If your application form does not require a signature strip on the back, order using the Canada Visa photo page.
Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Finished size | 35×45mm (1⅜×1¾ inches) |
| Head size | 31–36mm from chin to crown |
| Quantity | 2 identical photos (1 required for Renunciation applications) |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Color | Color or black and white |
| Background | Plain white or light-colored |
| Expression | Neutral, face square to camera, mouth closed, no smiling |
| Paper | Quality photographic paper — home-printed photos not acceptable |
| Back of photo | Photographer name, studio name and address, and date photo was taken must be written or stamped on the back |
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Take a photo at home
Plain white background, good natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible.
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Upload your photo
Upload here or email it to us for free pre-approval before payment.
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Pay and choose delivery
Same-day pickup at your nearest Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or digital delivery by email.
