Canada · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) · Verified October 22, 2026
Canada Visa Photo — 35×45 mm, Free Online Tool
- 35×45 mm
- JPG
- Plain white or light-coloured
Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.
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This tool is pre-set for the Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa) — paper application: add any photo and get a file that fits the official canada visa photo requirements. Written for: residents of the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Asia-Pacific applying for a Canadian visitor visa.
Canada Visa Photo requirements
| Document | Canada visitor visa (temporary resident visa) — paper application |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (Canada) |
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Format | JPG |
| Background colour | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Head height | 68.9–80% of photo height (31–36 mm) |
| Submitted as | Printed photo |
The rules in plain words
- Frame at least 35 mm × 45 mm, printed on quality photographic paper.
- Head from chin to crown between 31 mm and 36 mm.
- Plain white or light-coloured background; clear and well defined.
- Colour or black and white is accepted.
- Digital photos must not be altered in any way.
How to take a Canada Visa Photo at home
- 1Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white or light-coloured wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
- 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
- 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
- 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
- 5Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.
Tips specific to this document
- Online IRCC applications may instead ask you to give your photo at a biometrics appointment — check your application instructions.
Questions people ask
What size is a Canada Visa Photo?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires 35×45 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.
How big should my head be in the photo?
Measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair), your head must take up 68.9–80% of the photo height — 31 to 36 mm on the print. The tool detects your face and crops to land inside this range automatically.
What background colour is required?
Plain white or light-coloured, plain and without shadows or patterns. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.
Can I take a Canada Visa Photo with my phone?
Yes. Have someone take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.
Official source
Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026
ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.
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