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Canada visitor visa photo maker
Turn a phone photo into a Canada visitor visa photo that meets the official size rules. You get a 4×6 print sheet. Free, and your photo never leaves your device.
Checked29 Oct
2026Official rules
2026Official rules
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Background: Plain white or light-coloured.
Official Canada visitor visa photo requirements
| Photos needed | 2 identical photos, taken within the last 6 months |
|---|---|
| Size | Frame at least 35 × 45 mm |
| Head size | 31–36 mm from chin to crown |
| Framing | Full front view of the head, face in the middle, top of the shoulders included, face square to the camera |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured; photo clear and well defined |
| Expression | Neutral, neither frowning nor smiling, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Non-tinted prescription glasses are fine if your eyes are clearly visible and the frame covers no part of them; no sunglasses |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; your full facial features must not be hidden |
| Paper and colour | Quality photographic paper; black and white or colour |
| Editing | Digital photos must not be altered in any way |
Last checked against the official sources on 29 October 2026: IRCC: Temporary resident visa application photograph specifications
How to take a good photo with your phone
- Stand about 1 metre (3 feet) in front of a plain, light-coloured wall.
- Face a window or use even light, so there are no shadows on your face or the wall.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid selfies; they distort your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Check the glasses rule in the table below; if in doubt, take them off. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- Upload the photo above, check it lines up with the guides, and download.
Common questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.
How do I print the photos?
Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo at any photo shop or pharmacy. If you print at home, choose "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page". Cut along the grey lines.