Photo for Canada Permanent Resident Card: 5x7 cm

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The most crucial thing you need to do when applying for a Canada Permanent Resident Card is to send in a photo that meets the requirements. For digital purposes, the standard size for the photo is 5x7 cm (or 715x1000 pixels - 2000x2800 pixels). An application with a photo that doesn't meet the requirements could be delayed or even turned down. We make it easier to take a photo for a Canada Permanent Resident Card that meets all the requirements at PhotoGov. We will automatically resize, crop, and optimize your selfie or high-quality photo according to the official guidelines so that you can submit it digitally or physically.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the Canada employment authorization size (free online tool)
Full document requirements for photos
How to get a photo - tutorial

Why Use Our Canada Permanent Resident Card Photo Service?

Perfect 5x7 cm Size

Your photo will automatically be resized to 5x7 cm (or 715x1000–2000x2800 pixels for digital formats)

Background Correction

This gets rid of shadows and makes sure the background is pure white or light-colored

Image Enhancement

Changes the brightness, contrast, and sharpness to get professional-looking results

Digital and Print Versions

You can get files that are ready to be submitted in both digital and print formats

Full Compliance Guarantee

Meets all the official standards for photos on a Canada Permanent Resident Card

Requirements for photos for Canada Permanent Resident Cards

Your Canada Permanent Resident Card photo must meet both technical and visual standards in order to be accepted.

Here's a list of everything you need to do:

70mm

50mm

35mm

39mm

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the CA employment authorization

Size 5 x 7 cm (50 x 70 mm)
Resolution At least 300 DPI (715x1000 pixels for digital forms and 2000x2800 pixels for print formats)
File Size For digital submissions, the file size is usually less than 1 MB
Color of the Background White or light-colored (simple, with no patterns or shadows)
Printable Yes
Submission in Digital Canada's immigration services accept internet applications

*Data from government agencies

Rules for how to look

Requirement for Aspect

Expression on the face

Neutral: mouth closed, no smile or frown

Eyes

Open, plainly visible

Position of the Head

Centered and looking straight ahead

Covering the Face

Should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture

Clothes

Prefer dark solid hues; stay away from white tops

Glasses

Not allowed unless it's for medical reasons

Covering the Head

Allowed for religious or medical reasons; the face must be fully visible

Lighting

The lighting should be even, with no shadows or reflections on the face or background

Example photos:

Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos

Examples of photos, how to correctly make a employment authorization photo CA

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Canada Permanent Resident Card Photo

Choose the Type of Document

On PhotoGov.net, look for the document called "Canada Permanent Resident Card – 5x7 cm"
Get Your Picture

Use a smartphone or digital camera that works well. Stand 1.5 to 2 meters away from a white or light-colored background. Make sure the lighting is gentle and even
Put your picture up

Send your picture to PhotoGov. Make sure the lighting is even and your face is easy to see
Resize and optimize automatically

Our platform will cut your picture down to the exact size of 5x7 cm (715x1000 to 2000x2800 pixels for digital formats) and make it look better
Get it and send it in

Download your final file, which is ready to be sent in, or print it off to hand in in person

Best Ways to Do Things in Canada Photo of a Permanent Resident Card

Lighting: To keep shadows from forming, use natural light or moderate artificial light

Background: Stand in front of a wall that is plain white or light-colored. Stay away from patterns and textures

Positioning: Make sure your face is in the middle and facing straight forward. The head should fill about 70–80% of the height of the picture

Wear dark, solid-colored garments to stand out against the background. Don't wear white tops

How to take your own Canada Permanent Resident Card photo

If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect employment authorization photo yourself:

1. Take a picture of yourself

Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.

How to take selfies for a employment authorization

Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

Upload your employment authorization photo to PhotoGov

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Download ready photo for employment authorization CA document

Don't make these mistakes

Using a passport-sized photo instead of the appropriate 5x7 cm (50x70 mm) size

Wearing glasses or hats that cover your face (unless you have to for medical or religious reasons)

Photos that are low resolution, fuzzy, or too bright

Background with patterns, shadows, or things

Smiling or moving your head

During photo processing, PhotoGov will automatically find and fix these problems

More tips for being compliant

No Retouching: Don't use filters or editing programs that change how your face looks

Sharpness: Make sure the picture is crisp and not pixelated or blurry

Face Coverage: Your face should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture

File Format and Size: JPEG or PNG, less than 1 MB for digital submission

How to take Canada Permanent Resident Card photos for babies and kids

When taking pictures of babies and children for employment authorization, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.

If you are photographing a newborn:
Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

For slightly older babies:

Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.

Rules for Sending and Printing

For Sending by Mail: Make sure your photo is exactly 5x7 cm (50x70 mm) and print it on high-quality matte or glossy photo paper

To submit digitally, upload your photo to the right portal or consular system. Make sure the file is the right size and resolution

FAQ

How big should the picture on my Canada Permanent Resident Card be?
The picture must be 5 × 7 cm (50 x 70 mm).
Is it okay to take my picture with a smartphone?
Yes, as long as it fits the requirements. Upload it to PhotoGov so that it can fix itself.
Is it okay to wear spectacles in the picture?
No. You can't wear glasses unless you need them for medical reasons. Make sure there is no glare.
How new does the picture need to be?
The picture should be from the last six months to show how you look now.
What happens if my picture is turned down?
You can change and reprocess your photo for free until it is accepted by PhotoGov.
Is it okay to use my Canada Permanent Resident Card photo on other papers?
Yes, as long as the other documents have identical standards.