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Study Permitplain lightglasses — no glarefile from 420 × 540 px, from 60 KBsample

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What we check — the document requirements

  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them35 × 45 mm · file from 420 × 540 px, from 60 KB
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin69–80 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Document
Study Permit35 × 45 mm
Rules
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadageneral authority rules · 1 Oct 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. Canada Study Permit photo requirements at a glance

    • The Canada Study Permit photo is 35 × 45 mm.
    • The head takes up 69–80 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain light.
    • Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • File: at least 420 × 540 px.
    • Rules: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked on 1 Oct 2026.

  2. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

  3. What this document is

    A Canadian study permit is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC); it is the document that allows a foreign national to study at a school in Canada. Most applicants aged 14 to 79 also give biometrics — fingerprints and a photo — in person at a visa application centre (VAC). IRCC sends a biometric instruction letter once the application is in, and from that letter the applicant has 30 days to give them.

Frequently asked

What size is the Canada Study Permit photo?

35 × 45 mm, with the head taking up 69–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the Canada Study Permit photo need?

Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the Canada Study Permit photo?

Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

Can I smile in the Canada Study Permit photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Which rules is the Canada Study Permit photo checked against?

The general photo requirements of the authority (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.

Can I print the Canada Study Permit photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your Canada Study Permit photo (35 × 45 mm) on a standard sheet — print it at a photo shop or on a home printer; the size on the sheet is exact.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.