Get a Canadian Visa Photo Online
Take a self-portrait and let our Canada visa photo tool convert it into a compliant picture.
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How Do You Make a Canadian Visa Photo Online?
With our Canadian visa photo app, PhotoAiD® for iOS or PhotoAiD® for Android, you can get a compliant photo from anywhere.
See how simple it is:
- Upload a photo: Take a self-portrait and upload it to our app. First time taking a visa photo? Our in-app tips will help you with the process.
- Wait for the AI check: Give our tool a few seconds to crop your photo for a Canadian visa to the correct size and erase the background.
- Approve the photo: Check the final preview and click “Accept” or retake a photo. You can repeat the process as many times as you like (for free).
- Choose the photo option: Select between a digital visa photo ($11.95) or a digital photo + four printouts ($16.95) and go to payment.
- Let our expert verify it: We’ll check your photo for a Canadian visa against all regulations to ensure immigration officers will accept it.
- Download your visa photo or wait for printouts: After placing an order, a digital image will arrive in your inbox instantly. Printed copies will come in the mail within 2–3 business days (on average).
Guaranteed acceptance
Not sure authorities will accept a photo created with a mobile app?
Rest assured that our photography experts meticulously verify photos to ensure they meet all Canadian visa photo requirements. Should the immigration office reject your photo, we’ll refund 200% of your purchase cost.
This thorough approach means your uploaded image might not pass our check on the first try.
But don’t worry—
If it happens, we’ll email you instructions on how to retake the picture and where to upload it for another round of expert checks—at no additional cost.
Key benefits of using our passport photo tool
Get comfy at home, grab your phone, and snap a few pictures. End up with a result you’re 100% satisfied with!
Independence
No need to drive or wait in line. Take a photo wherever you are with only your smartphone.
Trusted service
Over a million users worldwide, 18 million photos processed, and thousands of 5-star reviews on TrustPilot.
Professional support
Questions or doubts about your photos? Our photography experts and support agents will be happy to help you out.
Acceptance guarantee
Once you place your order, our AI and human expert will verify your photo to ensure it's 100% compliant.
See What Customers Say about PhotoAiD
Thousands of people trusted us with their photos for official Canadian identity documents. Check our Trustpilot page to see them all. For your convenience, here are a few hand-picked testimonials:
It was quick and easy. Needed some correction done to suit the digital photo requirements for a canadian visa. It wasn't anything complicated and it was all finished in a matter of minutes.
Kludija (GB)
Very happy with the help provided by photo aid, even during the weekend! The photo has been accepted for my work permit for Canada. I recommend!
Camille (DE)
I needed 2 physical photos for my Canadian passport, very difficult to get in the USA so I used this app. They mailed me 6 photos in a week after I asked for them through email. Thank you! They even wrote the address on the back as I needed.
Radka Barije (US)
Canadian Visa Photo Requirements
Photo requirements for a Canadian visa differ slightly from those mandated in the US. For example, you can submit two black-and-white photos instead of color photographs.
Below are the guidelines your photo must follow:
- Size: 35x45 mm (1 ⅜ by 1 ¾ in).
- Head dimensions: 31–36 mm (1 1/4"–1 7/16")
- Background: Plain white or light-colored
- Resolution: At least 300 DPI
- Recency: Taken within the last six months
- Digital alterations: Strictly prohibited
- Printouts: Matte or glossy photographic paper
Note: The Canadian visa photo size is different from the official photo size for most US documents, which is 2x2 inches.
Canadian visa photo specifications
Aside from the technical requirements, your visa photo must follow several additional guidelines:
- Glasses: Non-tinted prescription glasses are acceptable if they don’t cover your eyes and there’s no glare. Opt for thin-framed glasses or remove them altogether.
- Attire: Everyday clothes in darker colors are recommended. Avoid uniforms, camouflage patterns, or revealing pieces.
- Smile: Maintain a neutral facial expression; don’t smile or frown.
- Head position: Take your photo en face, looking directly at the camera.
- Hair: The hair must be off your face.
- Accessories: You can wear cosmetic accessories, but ensure they don’t change or hide your natural appearance.
- Headgear: Allowed if worn for medical or religious purposes.
Digital Photo for a Canadian Visa
A digital photo for a Canadian visa must adhere to said rules, with an additional requirement: It must be at least 420x540 pixels in size. Plus, ensure the head dimensions are accurate, with the distance from the base of the chin to the top of the head measuring between 372 and 432 pixels.
When submitting the photo online, upload it in a 60–240kb JPG or JPEG file.
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Frequently asked questions
A Canadian visa photo must measure 35x45 mm (1 ⅜ by 1 ¾ inches).
Usually, you must upload a digital image, but it can vary depending on the visa type. Pay attention to the instructions in the application form—if you can scan a photo, it’ll be stated.
Your options depend on your budget and location:
- Visit a professional photographer (search for “Canada visa photo near me”).
- Go to a local self-service photo booth.
- Take your own photo with our Canada visa photo editor: PhotoAiD® for iOS or PhotoAiD® for Android.
You can get a digital photo for a Canadian visa with our online editor, PhotoAiD®, for $11.95 (CAD). The process will take a few minutes, and you won’t even have to go out.
Alternatively, you can check with professional photo studios in your area or big-box providers, but double-check if they take Canadian visa photos in the first place.
Some tools offer free Canadian visa photos online. However, they don’t guarantee the image will meet official requirements. At PhotoAiD®, we have a team of expert photographers who manually verify each photo. This means your picture for a Canadian visa application will get the green light—or we’ll refund double your purchase costs.
You can convert your image with our free Canadian visa photo cropping tool. Note, however, that it doesn’t guarantee your photo’s compliance. If you’d rather not risk delays in your application, consider using our premium Canadian visa photo tool, PhotoAiD®.
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