Temporary Resident VisaCanada

Canada visa photo 35x45

Open this page when you need the Canada visa photo 35x45 route, not a different 35×45 mm page. This preset can support both print and digital use when it matches the submission path.

Photo size35×45 mm
Output typeDigital + print
StrictnessStrict
Confidence levelReviewedLast reviewed: April 14, 2026

Requirement summary

Choose the matching page before export

Use the matching page, keep the crop inside the stored head-size range, and fix mismatches with crop rather than stretching. Use Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the final check on anything this page cannot measure directly.

  • Stored size: 35×45 mm
  • Head height target: about 72%
  • Top margin target: about 8%
  • Workflow: print and digital
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Checklist for this visa

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Background removal

Clean the background first

Need a clean background first?

Use a separate background-removal tool first, then come back here to match the crop, size, and final export.

Background cleanup opens on a third-party site. Clean the background there first, then come back here to crop and export.

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35×45 mm

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JPG and PNG work best. The image stays in this browser tab while you review framing, quality, and export options.

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Photo size35×45 mmPreferred: 300 DPI
Head height64% - 80%Preferred 72%
Top margin5% - 12%Preferred 8%
Output typeDigital + print

Who this format is for

Start by matching the document route, not the size alone.

Use this page when the authority instruction matches Canada visa photo 35x45.

Visa pages often depend on the consulate, portal, or service wording, so a similar crop can still lead to the wrong route.

This matters because several nearby pages reuse 35×45 mm. Shared size alone does not mean they match this route.

Exact size and cropping guidance

Use the measured frame below instead of approximating the crop by eye.

The stored frame on this route is 35×45 mm.

Aim for head height around 72%. The recommended band on this page is 64% to 80%. Leave about 8% above the head, with an allowed range of 5% to 12%.

No exact pixel target is stored here, so preserve the ratio and confirm any destination limits separately.

  • Physical requirement: 35×45 mm / 35×45 mm
  • Frame ratio: 35:45
  • Head-height band: 64% to 80%
  • Solve mismatch with crop and proportional scaling only.
  • Background guidance: Use a plain light background with even tone, no visible texture, and no distracting objects.

Digital vs print usage

Decide early whether the endpoint is a portal, a printer, or both.

This route can support both print and digital use. For visas, the portal, consulate, or service variant still decides the final rules.

If the application ends in a print shop, lab, or service counter, keep the final sheet aligned with this route.

  • Preferred format: JPG
  • Allowed formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
  • Submission path on this page: online and print
  • Reuse one crop for print and digital only if both endpoints still accept it.

What matters most for this specific document

The biggest rejection risk is not the same on every route.

Visa routes often fail because the applicant chose the wrong visa variant or ignored portal-specific technical rules even though the crop looked acceptable.

A source link from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is attached to this route, but the page still only covers what is stored in the data model and visible on screen.

  • 35×45 mm also appears on nearby pages, so confirm that Canada visa photo 35x45 is the route you need.
  • Background rule on this route: Use a plain light background with no shadows.
  • Double-check: the latest authority wording for background, presentation, and delivery channel.
  • Manual review still matters for expression and eye visibility: Keep a neutral expression and a closed mouth.
  • Some Canadian processes also require photographer or studio details on the back of printed photos.

Requirement summary

Short overview of the main rules for this profile.

Background

Use a plain light background with no shadows.

Glasses

The eyes should be clearly visible and free of glare.

Expression

Keep a neutral expression and a closed mouth.

Headwear

Headwear is acceptable for religious or medical reasons when the full face remains visible.

Shadows

Avoid background shadows and visible color casts in the backdrop.

Formats

Preferred: jpg
Allowed: jpg, jpeg, png

Common mistakes for this format

Most failures start before export, not after it.

On highly similar routes, the usual pattern is choosing the wrong page first and then trying to rescue the file with edits.

  • Replacing this route with another 35×45 mm page just because the paper size looks the same.
  • Forcing the portrait into 35×45 mm by stretching instead of cropping to the right ratio.
  • Stopping after the crop looks correct and forgetting the real upload constraints on the destination portal.
  • Assuming that a similar document category automatically follows the same route.

How to use this profile in the editor

Keep the page guidance and the active preset aligned all the way through export.

This page is most useful when you open the editor from here, keep the same preset active, and finish the route requirements before any risky retouching.

  1. Open the editor from this page so Canada visa photo 35x45 loads as the active preset instead of a nearby route.
  2. Upload a source portrait with some room around the head and shoulders so the final ratio can be solved with crop, not distortion.
  3. Adjust the crop until head height is close to 72% and the top margin is near 8%.
  4. Check the measurable rules, file settings, and destination workflow before export.
  • Preview and export should stay on the same crop geometry.
  • Solve ratio mismatches with crop and proportional scaling before export, not with distortion afterward.

When to verify against official sources

This page is a practical guide for one specific profile, not a promise of acceptance.

Use the linked Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada source as the final reference for anything this page does not measure directly, especially service wording, print-lab rules, or late portal changes.

This route is marked strict with reviewed confidence. That is useful context, but it is still not the same thing as official approval.

  • Strictness: strict
  • Confidence: reviewed
  • Last reviewed: April 14, 2026
  • Double-check: the latest authority wording for background, presentation, and delivery channel.
  • Some Canadian processes also require photographer or studio details on the back of printed photos.

Compare other Canada routes

Useful when the country is fixed but the exact document route is still unclear inside Canada.

Compare other 35×45 mm routes

These pages share 35×45 mm, but country context, document type, and submission path can still change the correct choice.

Compare visa photo routes

Use these to compare how the same document family changes across countries, sizes, and technical constraints.

Guides related to this profile

These guides focus on portal behavior, cropping, and technical upload issues that usually sit next to this route.

FAQ

What size does this Temporary Resident Visa photo use?

Canada visa photo 35x45 uses 35×45 mm. Aim for about 72% head height and about 8% above the head. No exact pixel target is stored on the page.

Can one crop work for both print and digital use?

Often yes, but only if the same crop still fits both endpoints. Keep one framing, then check the digital file rules and the print layout separately.

Can I replace this with another 35×45 mm page?

Only if the route title, country, document type, and submission context also match. Shared size alone is not enough, especially for Temporary Resident Visa routes.

Should I still verify the official source?

Yes. This page helps with crop, size, and export preparation, but Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada should remain the final reference before submission.