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Canada Visa Photo requirements
35×45mmA Canada Visa Photo is 35×45 mm, with the head 31.0–36.0 mm from chin to crown (69%–80% of the height). Background: white or light grey. Source: the issuing authority (www.canada.ca), checked 7 November 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 35×45 mm
- Head height
- 69%–80% of photo height31.0–36.0 mm
- Background
- White or light grey
- Editing
- This authority doesn't accept digitally altered photos. IDHaven replaces the background, so the exported file counts as edited. Check before you submit.
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.canada.ca. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 7 November 2026
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Questions
What size is a Canada Visa Photo?
35×45 mm.
How big should the head be in a Canada Visa Photo?
From chin to crown, 69%–80% of the photo height, which is 31.0–36.0 mm.
What background does a Canada Visa Photo need?
White or light grey.
Is a Canada Visa Photo the same as a Canada Passport Photo?
No. In IDHaven's data they differ in size (Canada Visa Photo 35×45 mm, Canada Passport Photo 50×70 mm). Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.canada.ca), last checked on 7 November 2026.
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