🇮🇪Ireland Passport Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
715×951px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Ireland Passport Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 715 × 951 px |
| Background | Plain white, light grey, or cream background |
| Head size | Face must cover 70-80% of the photo frame |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 9000 KB |
| Paper type | Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect passport photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size — Must be 35×45mm minimum, up to 38×50mm maximum
Smiling or wrong expression — Expression must be neutral with mouth closed, no smiling or showing teeth
Glasses glare or obstruction — Glasses frames must not cover any part of your eyes and must have no glare on lenses
Hair covering eyes — All facial features including eyes must be fully visible
Shadows on face or background — Photo must have balanced lighting with no shadows
Selfie submitted — Selfies are not accepted; photos must be taken by another person or professional
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 715×951px |
| Max file size | 9000 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (715:951) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Irish passport photo?
35×45mm minimum (3.5×4.5cm), with a maximum size of 38×50mm. This is the standard European biometric format, different from the US 2×2 inch (51×51mm) size.
Can I wear glasses in my Irish passport photo?
Yes, but with conditions. The frames must not cover any part of your eyes, there must be no glare on the lenses, and sunglasses or tinted glasses are not allowed.
What background color is required for Irish passport photos?
Plain white, light grey, or cream background. The background must be completely plain with no objects, patterns, or shadows.
Are black and white photos accepted for Irish passports?
Yes. In fact, black and white photos are recommended by the Irish Passport Service because passport photos are digitally printed in black and white. However, colour photos are also accepted.
What are the digital photo requirements for online applications?
Minimum 715×951 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 9MB file size. The photo must be in colour, not scanned, and not digitally enhanced or altered.
Ready to create your passport photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
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Related Documents
Official source: https://www.dfa.ie/passports/photo-guidelines/