Canada Visa & Passport Photo (35 x 45mm)
IRCC requires Canada visa and passport photos to be exactly 35mm wide by 45mm high, with the head measuring 31-36mm from chin to crown. The background must be plain white, and glasses have been banned in Canadian visa and passport photos since 2020. Upload a photo taken against a plain white background, crop it to size below, and print a ready-to-cut sheet.
Canada Visa/Passport Photo Requirements to Know
- Background must be plain white (not off-white or grey)
- Head height must measure 31-36mm from chin to top of head
- Glasses are not permitted
- For online IRCC portal uploads, you also need a separate digital JPEG at least 420 x 540 px, under 4MB — this tool produces a print sheet, not that digital file
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the exact size for a Canada visa photo?
- 35mm wide by 45mm high. Only photos at exactly this size are accepted — sources that mention other dimensions for Canada are typically referring to a different document type, so always double check against the current IRCC instruction letter for your application.
- Can I wear glasses in a Canada visa photo?
- No. Glasses have been banned in Canadian visa and passport photos since 2020.