Citizenship photo specifications

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Find out what size your photos need to be and other requirements for your citizenship application.

We’ll return your application if your photos don’t meet these specifications.

Citizenship photos do not use the same specifications as passport photos.

What are you applying for?

Becoming a Canadian citizen (citizenship grant)
How are you applying?
- Online (digital)
- By mail (paper)
Get a proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate)
How are you applying?
- Online (digital)
- By mail (paper)
Renounce (give up) citizenship

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