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PR card photo requirements

Use the official specifications for your exact application type.

Give the specifications to your photographer

PR card photographs have specific size, image quality and studio information requirements. Online and paper submission instructions differ. Do not assume passport or visa photos are interchangeable.

Check before uploading

Use the current IRCC photo page and portal instructions for format, recency and file size. Avoid retouching facial features. Keep the photographer’s information.

Sources checked September 19, 2026

Official guidance / Source officielle

Confirm current requirements at the official source before applying. This guide provides general information, not individual advice.

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