🇨🇦Canada Visa Photo for $1
Get a compliant Canada Visa Photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
827×1063px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Canada Visa Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm) |
| Digital size | 827 × 1063 px (min) to 2000 × 2800 px (max) |
| Background | White |
| Head size | Head height 31-36mm from chin to crown of head |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 4096 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect visa photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong size — TRV photos are 35×45mm, NOT the 50×70mm used for PR cards and passports
Wrong head size — Head must measure 31-36mm from chin to crown
Non-white background — Must be plain white or light-coloured
Shadows on face or background — Lighting must be uniform
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months
Sunglasses or tinted lenses — Only clear prescription glasses are allowed
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm).
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- Shoppers Drug Mart ~CAD $0.30
- Walmart ~CAD $0.25
- Costco(membership required) ~CAD $0.20
- London Drugs ~CAD $0.30
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 827×1063px to 2000×2800px |
| Max file size | 4096 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (827:1063) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Canada visa photo?
35mm × 45mm for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), study permits, and work permits. This is different from Canadian passport and PR card photos which are 50mm × 70mm.
Are Canada visa and passport photos the same size?
No. Canadian visa (TRV) photos are 35×45mm while Canadian passport and PR card photos are 50×70mm. Always check which size your application requires.
Can I wear glasses in my Canada visa photo?
Yes, non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are clearly visible and frames don't cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.
What background for Canada visa photo?
Plain white or light-coloured background with no patterns, shadows, or textures.
What digital format for Canada visa online application?
JPEG or JPEG2000 format. Minimum 600 DPI if scanning a physical photo. File size between 240KB and 4MB. 24-bit colour, RGB colour space.
Ready to create your visa photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6