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Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) - Paper Photo
For a Canadian visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) paper application, the photo frame must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm, with the head measured from chin to crown between 31 mm and 36 mm. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source
Two identical photographs are needed for a paper application. If you provide biometric fingerprints and photo, you do not submit paper photos. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source
Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) - Paper Photo source-backed photo requirements, examples, retake guidance, and local privacy notes. Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) paper-photo applications only. Applicants who provide biometric fingerprints and photo do not submit paper photos and are outside this flow. IRCC gives 35 x 45 mm as the minimum frame size. Use this as local guidance, then verify current official instructions before submitting.
Open local photo tool- Photo size
- 35 x 45 mm
- Head height
- 31–36 mm
- Background
- light gray; plain
- Editing
- If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
- Dataset version
- e6a3cf1a
- Field verification
- 2026-10-26
- Output
- Printable sheet
Scope and limitations
- This flow covers paper Temporary Resident Visa photos only. IRCC does not rank rejection likelihood, and the listed risks are unranked. This page does not guarantee acceptance. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source
Official Sources
Published by Tejji. This guidance is not an official issuing-authority service and does not imply government affiliation.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source record reviewed 2026-10-26
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source record reviewed 2026-10-26
Full photo specifications
| Requirement | Published rule and evidence |
|---|---|
| Document and applicant scope | Canadian Temporary Resident Visa (visitor visa) paper-photo applications only. Applicants who provide biometric fingerprints and photo do not submit paper photos and are outside this flow. IRCC gives 35 x 45 mm as the minimum frame size. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Output type | Printable sheet |
| Printed photo dimensions | 35 x 45 mm Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Head height | 31–36 mm Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Measurement reference points | Chin to crown Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured background for the paper TRV photo. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Pose and framing | Full front view with the face square to the camera and the top of the shoulders included. |
| Eyes and eye-line | IRCC does not publish a separate eye-line distance. |
| Additional requirements | Provide two identical photographs taken within the last six months; black-and-white or colour is allowed. Neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed. Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed only if the eyes are clearly visible and the frame does not cover any part of the eyes. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada sourceImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
| Digital file scope | The official requirement is for printed photographs; app raster and sheet settings are app-defined. |
| Editing policy | If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source |
Nearest-page comparison
Both are Canadian printed-photo flows, but this TRV flow uses a 35 x 45 mm minimum frame (the passport print flow uses 50 x 70 mm), a six-month age limit with two identical photos, a paper-photo scope that excludes biometric applicants, and a different IRCC guide and photo-specification path.
- outer photo dimensions
- head-height range and reference points
- background rule
- paper-photo count and scope
- biometric branch
- portal path
Photo rejection risks
These source-based risks are unranked by the issuing authority.
- wrong_print_size
- wrong_head_height
- photo_too_old_or_mismatched_pair
- unclear_or_wrong_background
- altered_digital_image
- framing_expression_or_glasses
Local print price example
No published price example verified for this flow; general print guidance applies. General print prices vary by provider and location.
Field-level source evidence
Each listed excerpt supports the named artifact fields. Translations are labeled and are not represented as official English text.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: printed photo height, printed photo width
Source locator: Photograph and head size specifications
The frame size must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: maximum face or head height, measurement reference points, measurement subject, minimum face or head height
Source locator: Photograph and head size specifications
The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm and 36 mm.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: background requirements, permitted background colors, plain background requirement
Source locator: Specifications list
The photographs must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: editing policy, editing rules forbidden
Source locator: Specifications list
If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements
Source locator: Specifications list
The photographs must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements
Source locator: Specifications list
Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed. You may wear non-tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible and the frame does not cover any part of your eyes.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: photo rejection risks, risk ranking
Source locator: Photograph and head size specifications
If the photographs do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photographs before your application can be processed.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada · reviewed 2026-10-26
Supports: additional photo requirements, nearest-page comparison, application and output scope
Source locator: Temporary Resident Visa application photograph specifications
Provide two photos meeting the requirement of the Visa application photograph specifications. If you are required to provide biometric fingerprints and photo, you are not required to include paper photos with your application.
Examples
- 35 x 45 mm Printable sheet for Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) - Paper Photo.
- Background example: light gray.
- Output example: use the printable sheet generator for the final downloadable file.
Retake Guidance
- Use a plain background (light gray) with even front lighting.
- Keep the face centered, phone level, and shoulders square to the camera.
- Retake if head height is outside 31-36 mm (chin to crown).
- Retake instead of using filters, retouching, portrait mode, background replacement, or AI alteration when the source warns against edits.
- If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
Data Flow
No photo bytes leave this browser for the local capture, validation, crop, report, and download flow unless you explicitly choose a future upload feature.
FAQs
What size should the Canada visitor visa photo be?
The frame must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm and 36 mm.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source
Do biometric applicants need paper photos?
No. If you are required to provide biometric fingerprints and photo, you are not required to include paper photos with your application.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada source