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Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Canada Visa Photo: Size and Requirements

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Size

Width: 35 mm

Height: 45 mm

Resolution

300 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 34.7 mm

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 3 mm

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More about Canada Visa - Requirements

Canada visa photo requirements

The photo for a Canadian visa application must:

Be taken within the last 6 months
Show your current appearance
Be 35×45 mm in size
Have a plain white or light-coloured background
Show the applicant with a neutral facial expression and closed mouth
Picture the applicant with the face square to the camera

Both colour and black and white photos are acceptable as visa photos for Canada. Two biometric photos are required for the visa application in Canada, which must be printed on high-quality photographic paper and comply with all the specifications listed below.

Canada visa photo size

The photo should be 35 mm x 45 mm in size. The head of the applicant should measure between 31 mm and 36 mm from chin to crown.

Canada visa photo background

The background should be plain white or light-coloured. Make sure the colours are natural, and the image is not over- or underlit. In addition to this, the applicant needs to be in clear contrast to the background, which is why lighter coloured clothing is not recommended for a visa photo. Shadows and other objects or people in the background are to be avoided.

Canada visa application photo age and format

The photo must be taken within the last 6 months and show your current appearance. The acceptable format for a Canadian visa photo is JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or BMP.

Canadian visa photo clothing

There are no specific clothing requirements for a Canadian visa photo – everyday clothing is perfectly suitable for visa photos. However, uniforms or clothing resembling military attire is forbidden in visa photos for Canada.

Glasses in Canadian visa photo

Glasses are allowed in Canadian visa photos as long as they do not obscure the eyes. Make sure there are no reflections in the lenses and the frame of your glasses does not partially cover your eyes.

Tinted glasses or sunglasses are not allowed.

Canada visa photo head covering

Head coverings are not permitted in visa photos for Canada, except for religious reasons. If you do wear a head covering, make sure your face is entirely visible from chin to forehead and there are no shadows cast in your face or the background.

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Canada visa photos: Key takeaways

Below, you can find the table with the most important Canadian visa photo requirements:

Canadian Visa Photo Requirements	Details
Size	35×45 mm in size, with the face measuring between 31 mm and 36 mm from chin to crown
Background	Plain white or light-coloured
Photo Age	Within the last 6 months, showing your current appearance
Clothing	Everyday clothing, but uniforms and military attire are forbidden
Glasses	Allowed, as long as they do not obscure the eyes
Head covering	Allowed for religious reasons, but your face must still be fully visible
Format	JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or BMP