The photo must be taken no more than 12 months before you apply. Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare.
Read from the official source: Permanent resident photos. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.
More forms for Canada: Canada: Temporary resident visa (visitor visa) (print), Canada: Permanent resident card / PR application (print).
The form asks for from 715 x 1000 to 2000 x 2800 pixels.
The file must be no more than 4096 KB.
JPG.
The form says: plain, untextured and white.
They were read from the official source, Permanent resident photos, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.