How to use it
- Upload a photo taken against a plain light wall.
- Drag and zoom so the top of the head is on the white line and the chin is in the green band.
- Adjust brightness if the photo is dark.
- Download the 4×6 print sheet or A4 PDF.
Canada visa photo requirements
- Size: 35 × 45 mm
- Head height: 31–36 mm from chin to crown
- Background: Plain white or light-coloured
- For a Temporary Resident Visa. You need two identical photos from the last six months, printed on quality photographic paper, with the top of the shoulders showing.
- Print the 4×6 sheet at a photo shop. Digital photos must not be altered, so don't retouch your face or background.
Source: canada.ca. Rules change, so confirm before you apply.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about a metre in front of a plain white or light grey wall.
- Face a window or soft light so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
- Ask someone else to take the photo from eye level, about 1.5 metres away.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
- Remove glasses unless your country allows them, and keep hair away from your eyes.
Other countries
| Document | Size | Head (chin to crown) | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| US passport photo | 50.8 × 50.8 mm5.08 × 5.08 cm · 2 × 2 in | 25–35 mm | Plain white or off-white |
| US visa photo (DS-160) | 50.8 × 50.8 mm5.08 × 5.08 cm · 2 × 2 in | 25–35 mm | Plain white or off-white |
| UK passport photo | 35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in | 29–34 mm | Plain light-coloured (cream or light grey for printed photos) |
| Schengen visa photo | 35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in | 32–36 mm | Plain light grey, light blue or white (varies by consulate) |
| Indian e-Visa photo | 51 × 51 mm5.1 × 5.1 cm · 2.01 × 2.01 in | 25–35 mm | Plain light-coloured or white |
| OCI card photo | 51 × 51 mm5.1 × 5.1 cm · 2.01 × 2.01 in | 25–35 mm | Plain light colour, not white |
| Canadian passport photo | 50 × 70 mm5 × 7 cm · 1.97 × 2.76 in | 31–36 mm | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Canada visa photo | 35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in | 31–36 mm | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Australian passport photo | 35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in | 32–36 mm | Plain white or light grey |
| Chinese visa photo | 33 × 48 mm3.3 × 4.8 cm · 1.3 × 1.89 in | 28–33 mm | Plain white or near-white |
| Standard 35 × 45 mm photo | 35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in | 32–36 mm | Plain light-coloured |
Frequently asked questions
What size is a canada visa photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring 31–36 mm from chin to the top of the hair. Background: plain white or light-coloured.
Is this an official government service?
No. This is a free independent tool. Always check the latest rules on canada.ca before applying.
Do you upload my photo?
No. Everything happens inside your browser, and your photo never leaves your device.