Canada Visa/eTA photo Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a Canada Visa/eTA photo photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	50 × 70 mm
Digital	420 × 560
Head height	31–36mm
Background	White or light
Fine print	Specs mirror passport; digital upload for online streams.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white or light wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a Canada Visa/eTA photo photo?

50 × 70 millimetres (420 × 560 in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be 31–36mm of the frame.

What background does the Canada Visa/eTA photo photo need?

White or light. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Specs mirror passport; digital upload for online streams.