What size is a Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.

What is the Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo size in pixels?

413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo need?

Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 70–80% of the photo height (31.5 mm (1.24 in) to 36.0 mm (1.42 in)).

Can I take a Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

India · Canada visa photo from India

Canada visa photo from India — match IRCC photo rules

Canada’s head-height band is tighter than many Indian studio prints. We check the IRCC visa spec so a ‘standard’ 35×45 is not silently wrong.

A Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), usually 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 70–80% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (canada.ca) for Canada, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident sample 35×45-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 1

Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident sample 35×45-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — 35×45-style example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Digital pixels: 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 70–80% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 55–70%
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Typical max file size: 4000 KB
Common print: 1.38 × 1.77 in

IRCC TRV: 35×45 mm; chin-to-crown typically 31–36 mm; plain white/light background.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 70–80% height band.
Plain white background (#FFFFFF).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

Make this Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident photo Official Canadian Visa / Temporary Resident size

Canada visa photo from India — match IRCC photo rules

Exact photo specifications

Composition checklist

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