Canada VISA Photo Specifications

Requirements

Provide two photos of yourself with your application.

Your photos must comply with the specifications below. If the photos do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photos before your application can be processed.

Specifications

1. The photos must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour.
2. The photos must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
3. If the photos are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
4. Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed.
5. You may wear non-tinted or tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
6. A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal appearance.
7. If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.

The frame size must be 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8″ X 1 3/4″).

The photos must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photo, and include the top of the shoulders.

The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4″) and 36 mm (1 7/16″).

Crown means the top of the head, or (if obscured by hair or a head covering), where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.

To avoid delays, make sure your photos meet these specifications.

Source: www.cic.gc.ca