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Canada passport photo cost 2026: 50×70 mm IRCC. Shoppers/Pharmaprix ~$16.99–$19.99 CAD; Walmart often ~$12.97; CAA member rates vary by club; Costco Canada no in-store capture (closed 2021) — print-only. PixID $4.99 USD + 4×6 ~$7 CAD. Checks/crops; does not alter face. IRCC canada.ca
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Canada Passport Guide · Last verified: September 2, 2026

Canada Passport Photo Cost 2026: Shoppers, Costco & CAA (CAD)

Verified price (2026-09-02): typically C$16.99–C$19.99 — two 50x70 prints. Franchise pricing varies; digital not always included. Confirm at checkout / on receipt — prices vary by region and change without notice.

Shoppers: $16.99 CAD Online + print: ~$7 CAD ✅ IRCC Compliant

Canada passport photo cost in 2026: most pharmacies (Shoppers / Pharmaprix) run about $16–$20 CAD for two 50×70 mm prints; Walmart is often lower; CAA can be cheaper for members; Costco Canada no longer takes passport photos in-store (Photo Centres closed 2021) — print-only if you already have a file. Size is 50×70 mm (not US 2×2). Cheapest digital path: PixID ($4.99 USD) then a 4×6 lab print (~$7 CAD total).

Written by the pixid.studio compliance team · August 2026. Requirements verified against IRCC passport photo requirements (Canada.ca), last checked August 2026. Biometric face-image rules follow ICAO Doc 9303 (icao.int); the U.S. uses a different print size—see travel.state.gov passport photos for cross-border context.

Canada Passport Photo Cost 2026: Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart & the Cheapest Option — visual guide

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Quick answer: Specs: 50×70 mm, white/light background, head 31–36 mm, ≤6 months. Shoppers/Pharmaprix ~$16.99–$19.99 CAD (often no digital). Costco: no warehouse capture — online/member print only. CAA: member rates vary by club (sometimes free/low for Plus). Cheapest own-file path: PixID $4.99 USD + 4×6 print ≈ $7 CAD. Guarantor signs one print for paper apps.

Canada Passport Photo Prices 2026

ServicePrice (CAD, 2026)Digital file?Works online?
Shoppers Drug Mart~$16.99✗ No✗ No
Walmart Canada~$12.97✗ No✗ No
London Drugs~$12.99✗ No✗ No
Staples Canada~$13.99✗ No✗ No
Canada Post~$14.99✗ No✗ No
PixID + Costco print~$6.20 CAD total✓ Yes✓ Yes
PixID + Walmart print~$6.70 CAD total✓ Yes✓ Yes

PixID price ~$4.99 USD ≈ $6.80 CAD. Print cost ~$0.50–$0.75 CAD. Total ~$7 CAD before tax.

Canada Print Hack: Compliant Photos for ~$7 CAD

1. Create your compliant Canadian passport photo at PixID.studio ($4.99 USD). Download the 4×6 print sheet with two 50×70 mm photos.
2. Upload to a print lab (Costco online/member print partners, Walmart Photo, or London Drugs PhotoLab) as a standard 4×6 (~$0.50 CAD). Costco does not offer in-store passport capture.
3. Pick up in-store. Cut out the two photos. Get guarantor signature on the back of one.

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Canadian Passport Photo Requirements 2026 (IRCC)

Official IRCC Specs — Canada.ca

Photo size
50 × 70 mm
Head height (chin to crown)
31–36 mm
Background
Plain white or off-white
Expression
Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed
Glasses
Not allowed (since 2020)
Photo taken within
6 months
Prints required
2 identical photos
Guarantor signature
Required on one print

Canadian-specific dimension: 50×70 mm is not the same as US (51×51 mm) or Schengen (35×45 mm). Many online tools produce the wrong size. PixID correctly crops to 50×70 mm with head 31–36 mm when you select "Canada Passport."

The Canadian Guarantor Rule — What You Need to Know

Canada has a requirement that most other countries don't: a guarantor must sign the back of one of your two passport photos. The guarantor must be:

  • A Canadian citizen aged 18 or older
  • Someone who has known you personally for at least 2 years
  • Not a family member living with you
  • Someone with a Canadian passport (for adult applications)

The guarantor writes on the back of the photo: "I certify this to be a true likeness of [your name]" and signs with their name and passport number. This applies regardless of where you get the photo taken — in-store or online.

Online renewal: If you are renewing online via the IRCC portal, you do not need a guarantor signature — you upload the photo digitally. PixID provides both a digital JPEG and a printable sheet.

Where to Get Passport Photos in Canada

Shoppers Drug Mart / Pharmaprix

~$16.99 CAD

In-store service at most locations. Staff take the photo. 2 prints, no digital file. Widely available across Canada. Highest price of the major chains.

Walmart Canada

~$12.97 CAD

Photo studio at most Walmart Supercentres. 2 prints. No digital file. Cheaper than Shoppers but the photo department at Walmart may not always be staffed — call ahead.

Staples / Bureau en Gros

~$13.99 CAD

Available at most locations. Some Staples Canada locations offer a digital file as an add-on — confirm at your branch.

PixID.studio + Costco Canada print

~$7 CAD total

Create a compliant 50×70 mm file online ($4.99 USD), download the 4×6 sheet, then print via Costco’s online/member print partners or Walmart/London Drugs (~$0.50 CAD). Costco warehouses do not take passport photos. PixID checks crop and background — does not alter your face.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Costco passport photo in Canada?
Costco Canada does not take passport photos in-store — Photo Centres closed in 2021. There is no warehouse capture fee. Print-only: upload a compliant 4×6 via Costco’s online/member print partners (often under $1 CAD). For a sitting, use Shoppers/Pharmaprix, Walmart, London Drugs, CAA, or PixID ($4.99 USD) plus a lab print.
What is the Pharmaprix passport photo price?
Pharmaprix (Shoppers in Quebec) typically charges about $16.99–$19.99 CAD for two 50×70 mm prints. Prices vary by franchise — call ahead. Digital is not always included.
How much are CAA passport photos?
CAA rates depend on your regional club and membership tier. Basic members often pay less than pharmacy walk-in; Plus/Premier may include a free set; non-members are closer to ~$20 CAD. Check your local CAA (or BCAA in BC) before you go.
How much does a digital passport photo cost in Canada?
PixID is $4.99 USD for an IRCC-sized digital file (checks crop and background; does not alter your face). Pharmacy packages are usually prints-first with optional digital add-ons.
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 mm wide × 70 mm tall. The face (chin to crown) must be 31–36 mm. This is a unique Canadian format — different from the US 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) or Schengen 35×45 mm format.
Does Shoppers Drug Mart provide a digital passport photo?
No. Shoppers Drug Mart provides two printed 50×70 mm photos only — no digital file. For IRCC online renewal applications, you need a digital JPEG, which Shoppers cannot provide.
Can I take my own passport photo in Canada?
Yes. IRCC allows home photos if they meet all specs (50×70 mm, white background, head 31–36 mm, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within 6 months). A guarantor must still sign the back of one print for paper applications.
Who can be a guarantor for a Canadian passport photo?
A Canadian citizen aged 18+, who has known you personally for at least 2 years, is not a close family member living with you, and holds a valid Canadian passport. They sign the back of one of your two photos.
How much does it cost to get a Canadian passport photo at Walmart?
Walmart Canada charges approximately $12.97 CAD for two 50×70 mm passport photos in 2026. No digital file provided. Photo studios are not available at all Walmart locations — call ahead to confirm.
Can I use a Canadian passport photo for a US visa or Schengen visa?
No. The 50×70 mm Canadian format is different from US passport photos (51×51 mm) and Schengen visa photos (35×45 mm). Each application requires photos in the correct size for that specific document.
Does PixID work for Canadian passport photos?
Yes. Select "Canada Passport" as your document type. PixID outputs an exact 50×70 mm JPEG with head correctly positioned at 31–36 mm, checks background, expression, and all IRCC criteria. 100% money-back if rejected.

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This page now separates three Canada-specific cases: official passport prints, digital files for online workflows, and cheap 4×6 retail printing. If you only need document dimensions, start with Canadian passport photo requirements; if you are comparing stores, use London Drugs passport photo and passport photo cost comparison.