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Canada visitor visa photo
The official temporary resident visa photo specification gives a print frame of at least 35 x 45 mm and a head height of 31-36 mm. It does not publish the digital-upload limits previously shown here. Conversion is unavailable for this profile while those application-specific requirements are verified.
The official requirements
| Print frame | At least 35 x 45 mm; include the tops of the shoulders |
|---|---|
| Head size | 31-36 mm from chin to crown |
| Digital upload | Not verified for this visitor-visa application. No conversion is available here. |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Other rules | Two identical photos taken in the last six months, printed on quality photographic paper; digital photographs must not be altered in any way |
Checked against the official sources below on 7 Nov 2026.
The former 420 x 540 px, 60 kB minimum and 4 MB maximum claims were not supported by the linked TRV source and have been withdrawn. Different Canadian application types have different instructions. Use the photo requirements shown in your own application or ask IRCC before submitting.
How to do it
- Open the photo requirements in your own visitor-visa application.
- For a paper application, show the official TRV specification linked below to your photographer.
- Follow your application's instructions for the photo format and submission. This page cannot currently prepare its upload.
Common questions
Can I use the IEC work-permit digital rules for a visitor visa?
Not on the evidence verified here. IEC has its own published digital-photo instructions; those do not by themselves establish the visitor-visa portal's limits.
Is a conversion available here?
No. This profile is unavailable while its digital-upload requirements are verified against the current official source.