Canada visa photo online
Upload a photo of yourself. We replace the background, crop it to the Canada rules below and check it, all in your browser. The preview is free; the file is $8.95.
- Size:
- 35×45 mm print · 413×531 px file
- Background:
- Plain white or light-coloured
Canada visa photo size and rules
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| File we deliver | 413 × 531 px JPEG(our default; the source does not say) |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 31–36 mm |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Glasses | Non-tinted prescription glasses only, eyes clearly visible |
Common reasons photos are rejected
- Head too big or too small for the frame. The chin-to-crown height has a fixed range for this document.
- Wrong background. This document needs: plain white or light-coloured, with no shadows or patterns.
- Smiling with teeth, or mouth open. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
- Head tilted or turned. Face the camera straight on with both eyes open.
- Shadows on the face from side light. Stand facing a window or use even light.
- Glare or thick frames over the eyes. Take glasses off if you can.
Official source
“The frame size must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm … The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4″) and 36 mm (1 7/16″). … taken against a plain white or light-coloured background. … You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible.”
Checked against the source on . Rules can change; the issuing authority has the final say.
Other documents
Not a government website. We check size and technical rules only; the issuing authority decides whether to accept your photo. We never change your facial features.