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Permanent resident card / PR application (printed photo): exact size

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Permanent resident card / PR application (printed photo): the rules

Size50 x 70 mm
Backgroundplain, untextured and white
Head size31 to 36 mm from chin to crown

The photo must be taken no more than 12 months before you apply. Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare. Write the date the photo was taken on the back of one photo.

Read from the official source: Permanent resident photos. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.

More forms for Canada: Canada: Temporary resident visa (visitor visa) (print), Canada: Permanent resident card / PR application (online) (digital).

Questions about the Permanent resident card / PR application (printed photo)

What size should the photo be?

The form asks for 50 x 70 mm.

What background does it need?

The form says: plain, untextured and white.

Where do these rules come from?

They were read from the official source, Permanent resident photos, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.