Canada Visitor Visa / eTA Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Canada Visitor Visa / eTA photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Digital size | 35×45mm @ 300 DPI |
| Head height | 69–80% of photo height |
| Background | white |
- IRCC online applications accept digital upload
- 35×45mm / 420×540px are minimum sizes, not fixed — larger is fine as long as proportions match
- Non-tinted prescription glasses allowed if eyes are clearly visible with no glare
- NOTE: Canadian PASSPORT photos require a commercial photographer's stamp — passport page intentionally excluded
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.canada.ca
Canada Visitor Visa / eTA photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a canada visitor visa / eta photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI, or 35×45mm @ 300 DPI if submitting digitally.
What background do I need for a Canada canada visitor visa / eta?
The background must be white, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 69–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a canada visitor visa / eta photo?
IRCC online applications accept digital upload 35×45mm / 420×540px are minimum sizes, not fixed — larger is fine as long as proportions match Non-tinted prescription glasses allowed if eyes are clearly visible with no glare NOTE: Canadian PASSPORT photos require a commercial photographer's stamp — passport page intentionally excluded
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Canada spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a canada visitor visa / eta photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.