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Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) Requirements Overview

Learn about Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) photo requirements for Canada. The required photo size is width: 35mm, height: 45mm. Photos must have a white background. Specific head positioning requirements apply. These photos are suitable for printing. Photos can be used for online applications. Digital dimensions of the result photo is 420x540 pixels.

Official Documentation:

https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asphttps://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf

Official Canada Visa Photo Requirements

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) • Last updated: 11/28/2025

Photo Requirements Guide

What Makes a Good Photo

Correct Photo Composition

•White background
•Head height 31-36mm (70-80% of image)
•Eyes positioned 20-30mm from bottom
•Neutral expression
•Professional quality

Common Photo Problems

Wrong Specifications

•Head height outside 31-36mm range
•Colored or patterned backgrounds
•Eyes positioned incorrectly
•Shadows on face or background
•Poor print quality

💡 Note: For official photo examples and additional requirements, visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) documentation.

Photo Specifications

35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) in size
Color photo taken within last 6 months
Head height 31-36mm (70-80% of image height)
Eyes positioned 20-30mm from bottom edge
300 DPI resolution minimum
File size 60-240 KB for digital submission

Facial Requirements

Neutral facial expression
Both eyes open and clearly visible
Mouth closed
Directly facing camera
Full face visible from hairline to chin
No shadows on face

Background Requirements

White background only
Plain background without patterns or textures
No shadows on background
Uniform color and lighting
No objects or other people visible

Technical Quality

Sharp focus with clear details
Natural lighting without harsh shadows
Proper exposure - not too dark or light
Natural color balance
Professional photo quality

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Head height outside 31-36mm range
Using colored background instead of white
Eyes positioned incorrectly
Photo older than 6 months
Shadows on face or background
Poor image quality or resolution

Official documentation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Document Requirements

Name	Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
Country	Canada
Document Type	Visa
Size	Width: 35mm, Height: 45mm
Resolution (Dpi)	300
Required Size In Kilobytes	From: 60 to: 240
Image Definition Parameters	Head height should be between 31 mm and 36 mm (70–80% of image height). The distance from the top of the photo to the top of the hair should be 2–6 mm. Eyes positioned roughly 20–30 mm from the bottom edge. The image must be in sharp focus, evenly lit, with no shadows or glare.
Background Color
Printable?	Yes
Suitable For Online Submission?	Yes
Web Links To Official Documents	https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf

📷 How to Take a Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) at Home

💡 Use natural or soft lighting. Avoid shadows or harsh flash.
🧱 Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall.
📏 Hold camera at eye level, about 1.5 meters away.
😐 Keep a neutral expression. Don’t smile or tilt your head.

🧑‍⚖️ Appearance Requirements

✅ Eyes open and directly facing the camera
✅ Head straight, not tilted
❌ No glasses (unless allowed by local rules)
❌ No white tops or uniforms
✅ Religious head coverings must not obscure the face
✅ Even lighting on face and background

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