Canada Visa, Study Permit & PR Photo Requirements (IRCC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enforces strict digital and physical photograph specifications for Temporary Resident Visas (TRV), Study Permits, Express Entry PR, and Canadian Citizenship.
IRCC Canada Photo Specifications
- Digital Visa/Study/Work: At least 420 ร 540 pixels (JPEG/JPEG2000, 60KB to 4MB)
- Physical PR / Passport: 50 ร 70 mm (2 ร 2.75 inches) with 31โ36 mm face height
- Physical prints require photographer stamp with date on the back of one photo
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, no smiling
Step-by-Step Instructions
Determine Application Type
Online IRCC portal applications require digital JPEG; in-person PR landings require physical 50x70mm stamped prints.
Calibrate Facial Height to 31-36mm
From chin to the top of natural hair, face must cover between 44% and 51% of total height.
Export Compliant File for GCKey / IRCC Portal
Download your certified photo ready for immediate GCKey document upload.
Create or Format This Photo Online
Our AI studio automatically applies these dimensions, removes backgrounds, and verifies compliance.
Common Mistakes & Rejection Triggers
โ Submitting 35x45mm photo for Canadian Passport/PR
Why It Fails: Canada is unique in requiring large 50x70mm physical photos for passports and PR cards.
How to Fix: Use our Canada 50x70mm preset for print applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file size does IRCC require for digital visa uploads?
The digital image must be in JPEG or JPEG2000 format, between 60 KB and 4 MB, with minimum dimensions of 420x540 pixels.