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Canada visa photo online
Applying for a Canadian visitor visa (TRV), study or work permit? Start with a compliant Canada visa photo. Our in-browser AI prepares 35×45 mm photos with a plain light background, correct head size, and sharpness. Upload a picture and download digital and print-ready files in minutes.
How to prepare a Canada visa photo
Create a compliant headshot at home, then submit your application online or on paper as instructed. Our editor enforces size, background, and framing based on IRCC guidance.
AI processing
Automatic background cleanup to a plain light tone, exact 35×45 mm crop, and correct head size (chin-to-crown range).
Final checks
We flag glare, shadows, tilted head, or blocked eyes — the common reasons photos are rejected.
How to take a proper Canadian visa photo (TRV, study, work)
Distance & angle
Set the camera at eye level, straight-on. Keep shoulders relaxed and square to the camera — no tilt or profile.
Expression & eyes
Neutral expression or a natural, slight smile. Eyes open and fully visible. Remove tinted glasses; avoid glare on lenses.
Light & background
Use soft, even light. Stand in front of a plain white or light-coloured background. No patterns, people, or objects in frame.
What to avoid in a Canada visa photo
Blocked face
No sunglasses, heavy glare, shadows, or hair over the eyes. Keep the entire face clearly visible.
Shadows & color casts
Avoid hard flash, deep shadows, or strong color tints — they distort skin tone and cause refusals.
Headwear
No hats or fashion headgear. Religious/medical coverings are generally allowed if the full face remains visible.
Why make your Canada visa photo with us?
Fast and accurate
Upload once — our AI enforces 35×45 mm, plain light background, correct head size, and sharpness.
Download a digital file and a printable sheet ready for submission.
High acceptance rate
Built-in compliance checks reduce the risk of rejection for Canadian visa photos (TRV, study, work).
Need passport photos online too? Switch presets and export 50×70 mm images for Canadian passport-style needs.
A Canada visa photo must follow IRCC specifications so your application isn’t delayed. Our tool makes it simple to meet the sizing, background, and head-size rules without a studio visit.
Canada visa photo requirements — quick summary
- Size: 35×45 mm (frame size). Face height (chin to crown) between 31–36 mm.
- Background: plain white or light-coloured; no patterns or shadows.
- Quality: clear, in focus, no glare; natural skin tones; no heavy editing.
- Head position: centered and straight-on; both eyes open and visible.
- Glasses/headwear: no tinted lenses; avoid glare. No hats or fashion headgear (religious/medical exceptions if the full face remains visible).
Photos vs. biometrics — what you actually submit
- Paper applications typically require two identical printed photos that meet the visa photo specs.
- If you’re required to give biometrics, you generally don’t include paper photos — the photo is taken at the VAC/ASC. Always follow the instructions in your application checklist.
Pro tips
- Use daylight from a window for soft, even lighting; avoid overhead shadows.
- Wear a color that contrasts with a light background (avoid white-on-white).
- Tie back hair so eyebrows and eyes remain visible.
Ready to start?
Click “Choose document”. Upload your photo and download a compliant Canada visa photo online — fast, accurate, and studio-quality.