Canadian Work Permit Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · IRCC

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against IRCC on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

The Canadian Work Permit photo accepted by the IRCC is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 31 to 36 mm on the print. Taken within the last 6 months. If you apply online (IRCC online application), the file must be at least 420 by 540 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 240 KB. From a phone picture we produce the Canadian Work Permit photo at this size and verify the framing against the IRCC rules.

Photo requirements

Canadian Work Permit 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; Same IRCC visa photo specification as the study permit; colour or black and white, unaltered; 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 Work Permit photos

What size is a Canadian Work Permit photo?

Canadian Work Permit 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 Work Permit 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 Work Permit 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 Work Permit 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 Work Permit 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 Work Permit photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 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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