Canada Visa Photo from Indonesia (35×45mm IRCC)
Updated May 2026 · For Indonesian applicants · Visitor, Study, Work, PR application
⚠ Red Indonesian background fails Canada visa
Indonesian visa/ID convention often uses RED background. IRCC requires plain white or light coloured. Red rejected outright.
Canada visitor visa, study permit, and work permit photos are 35×45 mm с plain white background, per IRCC. For Indonesian applicants the background convention differs — Indonesian visa/ID photos commonly use red. Same IRCC spec at VFS Global centres в Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya.
Spec at a glance
| Size | 35 × 45 mm (NOT 50×70 PR Card) |
| Background | Plain white or light coloured (NOT red) |
| Face height | 31 - 36 mm |
| Glasses | Not allowed (banned 2016) |
| Photo age | Last 6 months |
| Quantity | 2 photos для visa application |
VFS Global Canada visa centres в Indonesia
- Jakarta — main centre, capital territory
- Bali / Denpasar — Bali and eastern Indonesia
- Surabaya — East Java region
Where to get the photo in Indonesia
- VFS Global on-site photo service (IDR 100,000-200,000). Knows IRCC TRV 35×45 mm spec.
- Local studio (IDR 40,000-100,000). Specify "Canada visa 35×45 mm, plain WHITE background (NOT red), IRCC compliant". Indonesian studios default to red.
- Free online tool at home (IDR 0). IDPhotoSnap Canada tool.
Common rejection reasons
- Red background — Indonesian default fails IRCC.
- Wrong spec used (50×70 mm) — confusion with PR Card production.
- Glasses worn — banned 2016.
- Photo too old — last 6 months.
- Smiling or open mouth — strict neutral.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Canada visa photo size для Indonesian applicants?
Canada visitor visa (TRV), study permit, work permit, and PR application photos are 35×45 mm с plain white or light-coloured background per IRCC. Different from Indonesian visa/ID convention which often uses RED background. Format applies at VFS Global Canada visa centres in Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), and Surabaya.
Is the Canada visa photo different from the Canadian passport photo?
Yes. Canadian passport photos (для citizens) are 50×70 mm. Canada visa photos (for foreign nationals applying для visitor / study / work / PR application) are 35×45 mm. The 50×70 mm spec applies ONLY к Canadian citizens renewing passport или к PR Card production after PR approval. Indonesian visa applicants need 35×45 mm.
Why does Indonesian red-background photo fail Canada visa?
Indonesian visa, ID (e-KTP), and immigration documents commonly use a RED background. IRCC requires plain white or light coloured background ONLY. Red is rejected outright at VFS Global Canada appointment. Always get a separate Canada-specific photo with correct background.
Where are VFS Global Canada visa centres in Indonesia?
VFS Global operates Canada visa application centres в three Indonesian cities: Jakarta (main centre), Bali / Denpasar (eastern Indonesia), and Surabaya (East Java). All accept the same 35×45 mm IRCC TRV photo spec.
Where can I get a Canada visa photo in Indonesia?
Three options: (1) VFS Global on-site photo service в Jakarta, Bali, or Surabaya (IDR 100,000-200,000). Photographer knows IRCC TRV 35×45 mm spec. (2) Local studio at IDR 40,000-100,000 — specify "Canada visa 35×45 mm, plain WHITE background (NOT red), IRCC compliant". Indonesian studios default to red. (3) Free online tool at home — IDPhotoSnap.
Can I use the same photo для Canada PR application via Express Entry?
Yes — IRCC PR application (Express Entry, PNP, family sponsorship) uses the same 35×45 mm visa photo format. Once your PR is approved, the actual PR Card requires a separate 50×70 mm photo at the card production stage.
Can I wear glasses в a Canada visa photo?
No. IRCC prohibited glasses в Canadian biometric photos since 2016. Religious head covering is permitted if facial features (chin to forehead, both sides of face) are clearly visible.
How many photos do I need at the VFS Global Canada appointment в Indonesia?
IRCC requires 2 identical photos for visitor visa, study permit, and work permit applications. Our print-ready PDF lays out 6 photos per A4 sheet.
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