Canada Visa Photo
Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-03-26
Photo Specifications
Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
white
Format
JPEG
Max Size
4000 KB
Head Height
56-86%
Photography Guidelines
- 1 Taken within the last 6 months
- 2 Plain white background
- 3 Neutral expression with mouth closed
- 4 Head centered and facing the camera directly
- 5 No filters or digital alterations
- 6 Adequate lighting with no shadows
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using passport photo size
Canada visa photos are 35x45mm, different from passport photos at 50x70mm
Digital filters applied
No beauty filters or digital enhancements are allowed
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Official References
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