Canada Visa Photo Examples

Rejections: face not square to camera, wrong head size, tinted glasses, busy background.

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Canada Visa Photo Maker (TRV 35×45 mm) original sample
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Canada Visa Photo Maker (TRV 35×45 mm) processed sample

Common reasons Canada Visa Photo Maker (TRV 35×45 mm) photos are rejected

Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.

  • wrong_photo_dimensions
  • face_height_out_of_range
  • background_not_plain_light
  • shadows_or_poor_contrast
  • expression_not_neutral
  • glare_on_glasses
  • photo_not_identical_or_not_recent

Where we sourced these Canada specifications

Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.

  • canada.ca

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