Canada visa photo (IRCC)
IRCC visa photos are at least 35 × 45 mm with the head 31–36 mm. For online applications the digital photo must be at least 420 × 540 px, JPEG, 60 KB to 4 MB.
Digital photo for online application — 60–4000 KB · min 420 × 540 px
- JPEG, at least 420 × 540 px, 60 KB – 4 MB (about 240 KB is ideal)
- Head (chin to crown) 31–36 mm of 45 mm; plain white or light background
- Taken in the last 6 months; full front view of head and tops of shoulders, face centred
- Neutral expression, mouth closed; colour (24-bit RGB); not altered in any way
Printed visa photos 35 × 45 mm — 35 × 45 mm
- Two identical photos taken in the last 6 months, at least 35 × 45 mm, head 31–36 mm
- Full front view, face centred and square to the camera, neutral expression; quality photographic paper
Other rules
- Canadian passport photos (50 × 70 mm) must be taken and stamped by a commercial photographer, so GetSetPic does not offer them.
- Prescription glasses are allowed if the eyes are clearly visible; no sunglasses.
- IRCC does not accept altered digital photos, so Official-ready keeps your original background — use a plain white or light wall.
Official sources (last checked 2 Nov 2026)
Questions
What size is a Canada visa photo?
At least 35 × 45 mm printed, head 31–36 mm. Digital: at least 420 × 540 px, JPEG, 60 KB to 4 MB.
Can GetSetPic make a Canadian passport photo?
No. Canadian passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer who stamps the back.
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