Canada visa photo
35 × 45 mm · 420 × 540 px · head 31–36 mm · plain white or light-coloured
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- Stand in front of a plain, light wall in even daylight.
- Ask someone to take it from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away, at face height.
- Look straight at the camera. Take off glasses and hats.
How to get a Canada visa photo that passes
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Take the photo
Stand about 2 ft (60 cm) in front of a plain, light wall. Ask someone to take the photo from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away with the camera at face height. Use daylight from a window in front of you, not overhead light. Take off your glasses, keep both eyes open and your mouth closed.
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Check the crop
The tool finds your face, sizes your head and makes the background plain automatically. If a check turns amber or red, drag or zoom until it turns green.
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Download or print
Download the digital photo for online forms, or the 4 × 6 in sheet to print at a photo kiosk. Print at actual size and cut along the grey lines.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 31–36 mm |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Our download | 420 × 540 px |
| Printed size | At least 35 × 45 mm, 2 identical photos |
| Glasses | Clear prescription glasses only, frames off your eyes |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, not smiling |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
| Editing | Digital photos must not be altered |
| Source | IRCC: Temporary resident visa photo specifications |
| Last verified |
Questions people ask
What size is a Canada visa photo?
At least 35 × 45 mm, showing your full head and the top of your shoulders. Your head must measure 31–36 mm from chin to crown. The download from this page is 420 × 540 px.
Can I wear glasses?
Yes, non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible and the frames don't cover them. Sunglasses are not allowed.
What background is allowed?
A plain white or light-coloured background.
Is this the same as a Canadian passport photo?
No. Canadian passport photos are 50 × 70 mm and must be taken by a commercial photographer. This page is for visitor visa (temporary resident visa) photos.
How do I print it?
Download the 4 × 6 in sheet and print it at actual size at a photo kiosk or print shop, on photo paper with no borders or cropping. Then cut along the grey lines.