Canada Visa / Study & Work Permit photo maker
Canada (IRCC) visa, study-permit and work-permit photos are 35x45mm with the face 31-36mm chin to crown, plain white or light background. Photos may be colour or black-and-white. Online portals accept a JPEG under 4MB, at least 420x540 px; printed photos must show the photographer's name, address and date on the back.
Canada (IRCC) visa, study-permit and work-permit photos are 35x45mm with the face 31-36mm chin to crown, plain white or light background. Photos may be colour or black-and-white. Online portals accept a JPEG under 4MB, at least 420x540 px; printed photos must show the photographer's name, address and date on the back.
Source: canada.ca / IRCC（Photograph specifications） — canada.ca
Canada Visa / Study & Work Permit photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- White / light
- Head height
- 31–36 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- White / light background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: canada.ca / IRCC（Photograph specifications） — canada.ca
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FAQ
What size is a Canada Visa / Study & Work Permit photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a white / light background. Canada (IRCC) visa, study-permit and work-permit photos are 35x45mm with the face 31-36mm chin to crown, plain white or light background. Photos may be colour or black-and-white. Online portals accept a JPEG under 4MB, at least 420x540 px; printed photos must show the photographer's name, address and date on the back.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.