Canadian Super Visa Photo Online

35 × 45 mm · white background · IRCC

$9.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The Canadian Super Visa photo accepted by the IRCC is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 31 to 36 mm on the print. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Online, IRCC online application takes an upload at least 420 by 540 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 240 KB. From a phone picture we produce the Canadian Super Visa photo at this size and verify the framing against the IRCC rules.

Photo requirements

Canadian Super Visa photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital fileJPEG, at least 420 × 540 pixels, up to 234 KB, for IRCC online application
Backgroundwhite
Head size69–80% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesAllowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rulesTaken within the last 6 months; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes
No glare on glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Canadian Super Visa photos

What size is a Canadian Super Visa photo?

Canadian Super Visa photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 69–80% of the photo height (31–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Canadian Super Visa photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Canadian Super Visa photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a Canadian Super Visa photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Canadian Super Visa photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by IRCC. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

What file does the online application need?

A digital photo file: JPEG, at least 420 × 540 pixels, up to 234 KB, for IRCC online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does a Canadian Super Visa photo cost in Canada?

$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: IRCC

Read the rules on the authority's website: IRCC (canada.ca).

Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.

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