Canada Visa Photo Requirements — 35×45mm, Printed & Digital
Canada has four different photo types with different sizes. A visa photo is not the same as a passport photo. We handle all Canada photo types — specify which you need and we apply the correct specifications.
⚠ 4 Canada Photo Types — Sizes Differ
✓ Visa: 35×45mm
✓ Printed & Digital Available
✓ From $9.95
⚠ Canada has 4 different photo types — sizes are NOT interchangeable:
Tell us which type you need and we apply the correct specifications.
35×45mm
Visa & Citizenship
Head: 31–36mm
50×70mm
Passport & PR Card
Head: 31–36mm — different size!
35×45mm
Immigration
Same size as visa but different head proportion
Canada Visa Photo Specifications — Printed
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 35×45mm (1⅜×1¾ inches) |
| Head size | 31–36mm from chin to crown |
| View | Head centered, top of shoulders included |
| Background | Plain white or light-colored |
| Color | Full color |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, looking directly at camera |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
Digital Image Specifications (IRCC Online Application)
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pixel dimensions | At least 420×540 pixels |
| Scan resolution | Minimum 600 DPI (if scanning a print) |
| File format | JPEG or JPEG 2000 |
| File size | Ideally 240 KB — not less than 60 KB |
| Color | 24-bit sRGB color |
🇨🇦 Canada passport photos are different: If you need a Canadian passport photo (not a visa), the size is 50×70mm (2×3 inches) — significantly larger than the visa photo. See our Canada passport photo page →
How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
1
Take a photo at home
Plain white background, natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible.
2
Upload and specify your application type
Upload here and tell us: visa, citizenship, immigration, or passport. We apply the exact correct specifications.
3
Receive printed or digital
Same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or JPEG by email for online IRCC submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Canada visa photos are 35×45mm. Canada passport and PR card photos are 50×70mm (2×3 inches). Using a visa photo for a passport application (or vice versa) will result in rejection.
Yes. The IRCC online portal requires a digital photo upload: at least 420×540 pixels, JPEG or JPEG 2000, 24-bit sRGB color, ideally 240KB (not less than 60KB). We provide this correctly formatted by email.
Both are 35×45mm, but immigration photos (permanent residency applications) require a slightly different head proportion than visitor/student/work visa photos. Always specify your exact application type when ordering.
Standard US photo labs only produce 2×2 inch US photos — not 35×45mm Canadian visa format. OnlinePassportPhoto.com provides all four Canada photo types with same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart.
