Canada Visa Photo Maker: 35 x 45 mm IRCC Photo, Free

Make a 35 × 45 mm photo for a Canadian visitor visa (temporary resident visa) application, with the head at the size IRCC asks for.

  • At least 35 × 45 mm. Head 31–36 mm from chin to crown.
  • Plain white or light-coloured background.
  • Taken in the last 6 months. You need 2 identical prints on quality photo paper.
  • Canadian passports and permanent residence applications use a larger 50 × 70 mm photo, and passports also need a photographer’s stamp on the back, so get those at a photo studio.

Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Visa photo specifications (IRCC)

Your images never leave your device. No sign-up, no watermark.

How to make a Canada visa photo

  1. Stand about a metre in front of a plain, light wall with even light on your face, and have someone take the photo at eye level. Face the camera with your head straight.
  2. Choose the photo here. Drag it and zoom until the top of the head touches the red line and the chin sits in the green band.
  3. Download the digital photo for online forms, or a print sheet to print at a photo kiosk and cut out.

Questions

What size is a Canada visa photo?

At least 35 × 45 mm, with the head 31–36 mm from the chin to the crown.

Can I use this for a Canadian passport or permanent residence?

No. Both use a larger 50 × 70 mm photo, and passports also need a photographer’s stamp on the back, so get those from a photo studio.

How many photos do I need?

Two identical photos, taken in the last 6 months, printed on quality photo paper.