Quick answer: A Canada citizenship certificate photo must be 50 × 70 mm with ровный однотонный фон без теней. Head occupies 44–52% of photo height. Neutral expression, see glasses rule. Last verified .
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| Format | 50 × 70 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 44–52% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Background | Ровный однотонный фон без теней. |
| Pose | Анфас, без заметного наклона; лицо направлено в объектив. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Глаза должны быть полностью видимы без сильных бликов. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Без резких теней и пересветов. |
| Attire | Сохранять исходную одежду и видимую линию плеч. |
| Digital resolution | Check the authority portal before digital upload |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| File size | Check the authority portal before upload |
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 16 (4 × 4) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Canada citizenship certificate photos are reviewed by the issuing authority against the specifications shown in the table above. Both digital and physical submissions are checked for background colour, head position, lighting quality and file format before the document is processed.
Meet all specifications listed above before submitting. A photo that fails a single criterion — even a background shade variation — delays the entire application. The tool prepares the file to match the profile shown on this page.
| Authority | Government of Canada / IRCC |
|---|---|
| Source | Proof of citizenship photo specifications: 50 x 70 mm and 31-36 mm head |
| Verified | |
| Confidence | Official — exact |
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Canada citizenship certificate applications. The final decision always belongs to Government of Canada / IRCC, but these are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Upload a portrait — the tool crops, removes the background and checks compliance against the 50 × 70 mm rule automatically.
Ровный однотонный фон без теней. Use a flat, evenly lit, light-coloured wall. Stand 1–2 metres from the wall to avoid casting a shadow onto it.
Face a window for diffused natural daylight. Avoid mixed light sources or on-camera flash, which create hard shadows and uneven exposure across the face.
Camera at eye level, head straight, looking directly at the lens. Even small head tilts can fail automated alignment checks used by most modern document submission systems.
Square shoulders, both visible in the frame. Centre your head — top of head near the top of the frame, chin near the lower third.
Глаза должны быть полностью видимы без сильных бликов Removing glasses for the photo eliminates the risk of glare causing rejection.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes fully open. No smile, no raised eyebrows, no squinting.
Solid colours that contrast with the background. Avoid white tops against light backgrounds, uniforms, religious headwear except where permanently worn.
Verify the photo dimensions match 50 × 70 mm, the head occupies 44–52% of the height, the background is plain, and both eyes are clearly visible.
Ровный однотонный фон без теней is required. Even minor variations in background colour, texture, or evenness can cause rejection by automated submission systems.
The head must be straight and centred. A tilt of even a few degrees is flagged by modern document submission systems running automated alignment checks.
Eyes, eyebrows, mouth and jaw line must all be clearly visible. Hair across the eye, glasses glare, or any accessory near the face causes rejection.
Most document photos require a neutral expression — mouth closed, eyes open, no smile, no raised eyebrows. Smiling or expressive photos cause rejection at most document authorities.
Blur, low resolution, overexposed highlights or visible JPEG compression artefacts all cause rejection by automated systems.
Most authorities require a photo taken within the last six months. Older photos cause rejection even if your appearance has not changed.
See the specification table above. The current working profile is: format 50 × 70 mm, head height 44–52%, Ровный однотонный фон без теней.
Yes. Use a flat white wall, natural daylight from a window in front of you, and the rear camera of a phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check.
Глаза должны быть полностью видимы без сильных бликов. Removing glasses for the photo eliminates the risk of glare causing rejection, especially in automated pre-screening systems.
Most document authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Use a fresh photo even if the rules technically allow older ones — recency reduces the risk of appearance-mismatch rejection.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the authority rejects the photo and you supply the rejection notice.
Anfas.Pro is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any government authority. The final decision to accept or reject a document photo rests solely with the issuing authority. Requirements change — always verify on the official authority portal before submitting.