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title: What are the photo requirements for my IEC application?
description: IRCC requires a standard visa-style digital photo with your application. You can take one with a passport photo app or get one at a photo service.
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# What are the photo requirements for my IEC application?
## IRCC needs a standard visa-style digital photo. Here's how to get one.
IRCC needs a standard visa-style digital photo with your application. Check the [IRCC photo specifications](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html) and the more detailed [photo specifications PDF](https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/photospecs-e.pdf).
There are two reliable ways to get one.
**Use an app.** There are [dozens of passport photo apps](https://fixthephoto.com/best-passport-photo-app.html) with features like a guide for where to place your head. Take the photo indoors near a window with soft natural light, which cuts down on glare and shadows. Having someone else take it usually works a little better than a selfie.
**Use a photo service.** Walgreens, CVS and many copy and print shops offer visa and passport photos.
IRCC can ask for a new photo if they decide yours isn't suitable, but in our experience that's very rare.
You'll find the full list of what to gather in our [2026 IEC Working Holiday application instructions](https://iex-website.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/2026-IEC-Working-Holiday-Application-Instructions.pdf).
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