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Canada Visa Photo from Vietnam (35×45mm IRCC)

Updated May 2026 · For Vietnamese applicants · Visitor, Study, Work, PR application

⚠ Wrong size from Vietnamese passport

Vietnamese passport: 40×60 mm. Canada visa: 35×45 mm. Smaller. Plus IRCC's 50×70 mm spec applies ONLY к PR Card or Canadian passport — NOT visa application.

Canada visitor visa, study permit, and work permit photos are 35×45 mm с plain white background, per IRCC. For Vietnamese applicants the format is smaller than the Vietnamese passport (40×60 mm). Same spec at VFS Global Canada visa centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Spec at a glance

Size	35 × 45 mm (NOT 40×60 Vietnamese, NOT 50×70 PR Card)
Background	Plain white or light coloured
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 Vietnam

Hanoi — main centre, northern Vietnam, capital region
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) — southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region

Where to get the photo in Vietnam

VFS Global on-site photo service (VND 200,000-400,000). Knows IRCC TRV 35×45 mm spec.
Local studio (VND 80,000-200,000). Specify "Canada visa 35×45 mm, pure white background, IRCC compliant". Vietnamese studios default to 40×60 mm.
Free online tool at home (VND 0). IDPhotoSnap Canada tool.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong size (40×60 mm Vietnamese) — most common.
Wrong spec used (50×70 mm) — confusion with passport / PR Card.
Off-white background — IRCC requires pure white.
Glasses worn — banned 2016.
Photo too old — last 6 months.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Canada visa photo size for Vietnamese 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. Smaller than Vietnamese passport (40×60 mm). Format applies at VFS Global Canada visa centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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. Vietnamese visa applicants need 35×45 mm.

Where are VFS Global Canada visa centres in Vietnam?

VFS Global operates Canada visa application centres in two Vietnamese cities: Hanoi (main centre, northern Vietnam, capital region) and Ho Chi Minh City (southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region). Both accept the same 35×45 mm IRCC TRV photo spec.

How is the Canada visa photo different from a Vietnamese passport photo?

Vietnamese passport photos are 40×60 mm с white background. Canada visa is 35×45 mm — smaller. The two are NOT interchangeable. Plus IRCC has stricter requirements: pure white background, no glasses, face 31-36 mm chin to crown, photo within last 6 months.

Where can I get a Canada visa photo in Vietnam?

Three options: (1) VFS Global on-site photo service в Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (VND 200,000-400,000). Photographer knows IRCC TRV 35×45 mm spec. (2) Local studio at VND 80,000-200,000 — specify "Canada visa 35×45 mm, pure white background, IRCC compliant, no glasses". Vietnamese studios default to 40×60 mm. (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 Vietnam?

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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