Canada
Canada Visa / IRCC Photo
Minimum 420 × 540 px, JPEG between 60 KB and 240 KB.
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Canada Visa / IRCC Photo
Canada- Dimensions
- 420 × 540 px minimum
- File size
- 60 KB – 240 KB
- Format
- JPEG
Last checked 2026-08-16. Confirm on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, since requirements change without notice.
Drop your file hereFace the camera against a plain, evenly lit wall
| Pixel dimensions | min 420 × 540 px, max 840 × 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Maximum file size | 240 KB |
| Minimum file size | 60 KB |
| Accepted formats | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Head height | 50–69% of image height |
Every rule
- Minimum 420 × 540 pixels.
- JPEG between 60 KB and 240 KB.
- Plain white or light-coloured background.
- Face square to the camera with a neutral expression.
What goes wrong
The rejections people actually hit with this requirement.
Photo under 60 KB refused by the IRCC portal.
Another minimum-size case. Increase quality or resolution instead of compressing further.
Check the official source
These figures were last checked on 2026-08-16. Requirements change without notice and portals do not always announce it, so confirm before you submit anything with a deadline or a fee attached.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗