What size should a Canada Work Permit Photo photo be?

A Canada Work Permit Photo photo should be 413×531 pixels (35×45 mm) at 300 DPI — a portrait (taller than wide) format on a plain white background.

What is the maximum file size for a Canada Work Permit Photo photo?

The file should be at or under 240 KB. Resize to 413×531 pixels first, then compress to meet the limit — compressing a large image first causes the blocky artifacts that trigger a quality rejection.

How much of the photo should my head fill for a Canada Work Permit Photo?

Your head should take up roughly 69–80% of the total image height. A head that is too small or too large is one of the most common rejection reasons.

Can I take a Canada Work Permit Photo photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Use soft, even lighting with no shadows, stand in front of a plain white background, keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, and face the camera squarely. Check the result against the Canada Work Permit Photo requirements before submitting, since upload portals enforce size and file limits automatically.

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Canada Work Permit Photo Requirements (35x45mm)

Canada work permit photo requirements: 35x45mm, head 31-36mm, plain white or light background. IRCC does not accept altered digital photos, so we explain the rules and do not make this photo.

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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Real Canada Work Permit Photo Rejection Data

31.5% of Canada Work Permit Photo photos were rejected on first submission, based on 165 checks run through VisaPhotoCheck.

Most common reasons a rejected photo failed

Crop or framing40%
Accessories (glasses, hats, headphones)29%
Lighting or shadows10%
Resolution10%
Expression6%
File size or format6%
sharpness6%
Head pose or angle4%

Each figure is the share of rejected Canada Work Permit Photo photos that failed that specific check. A single rejection often fails more than one check, so these do not add up to 100%.

Based on VisaPhotoCheck's own Canada Work Permit Photo submissions — this reflects our users, not an official or industry-wide rejection rate.

Canada Work Permit Photo Requirements (35x45mm)

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