Canada · visa
Canada visa photo, checked against the IRCC specification
For Canadian visitor visas, work permits and study permits, IRCC accepts a digital photo of at least 420×540 pixels — ideally around 240 KB and no smaller than 60 KB — or two 35×45 mm prints for paper applications. The head must measure 31–36 mm from chin to crown, against a plain white or light-coloured background.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 420×540 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- —
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: This spec is for temporary residence (visitor/work/study). The Canadian passport photo is a different 50×70 mm format requiring a photographer's stamp, and citizenship applications use their own 50×70 mm / 420×540 px spec — check the matching page for those.
How it works
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Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) photo?
A Canada visa photo — used for visitor visas, work permits and study permits — is either two identical 35×45 mm prints or a digital image of at least 420×540 pixels, ideally around 240 KB, on a plain white or light-coloured background. The head measures 31–36 mm from chin to crown, and both colour and black-and-white are accepted.
IRCC bans any alteration of the photo, including cropping adjustments and red-eye removal, and — unlike the Canadian passport photo — no commercial photographer or stamp is required, so a compliant self-made photo is genuinely usable. The temporary-residence spec differs from both the passport (50×70 mm, photographer required) and citizenship (50×70 mm, separate digital route) formats.
IRCC explicitly bans any alteration of the photo, including cropping adjustments after capture and red-eye removal. This tool measures your photo against the head band and framing rules without editing a single pixel, then delivers the digital file at the right size.
Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 420×540 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 420×540px JPEG · max 240 KB |
| Background | white |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Digital upload 420×540 px, 60–240 KB.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (420×540px, under 240 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 420×540px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada visa photo?
Digital: minimum 420×540 px (35×45 mm proportions), ideally about 240 KB and at least 60 KB, JPEG. Paper: two identical 35×45 mm prints with your head measuring 31–36 mm chin to crown. Both black-and-white and colour are accepted.
Why is IRCC's file size target so small?
IRCC's systems want efficient files: the guidance asks for around 240 KB, far below what modern phones produce. We compress to the target with a quality search so the file lands in the window without visible artifacts.
Can I wear glasses?
Non-tinted prescription glasses are fine if there's no glare and the frames don't cover your eyes. Sunglasses are banned. Religious head coverings are allowed if your full face is visible.
Is this the same as the Canadian passport photo?
No — the passport uses a larger 50×70 mm print that must be taken by a commercial photographer with a stamp on the back. The visa/permit photo has no photographer requirement, which is why a compliant self-made photo works.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07