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1. Upload Photo
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3. Compliance Check
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4. Download & Use
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How to take a compliant passport photo at home?
Lighting is Key
Face a window to use natural light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent shadows. Ensure even lighting on your face.
Keep Distance
Stand about 1.5m from the camera and 0.5m from the wall (to avoid shadows). Do not use selfie mode.
Correct Posture
Face the camera directly with head straight. Look at the lens with a neutral expression (no smiling or teeth visible).
Photo Guidelines
Avoid Selfies
Selfies cause wide-angle distortion. Ask a friend to help or use a tripod/timer.
Dress Code
Wear casual daily clothes. Avoid uniforms. Dark colors contrasting with the background (usually white) are recommended.
Face Visibility
Hair must not cover eyebrows or eyes. No hats/head coverings unless for religious reasons. Glasses should generally be removed.
Common Rejection Reasons
Ensure your photo is accepted the first time by avoiding these common errors.
Bad Lighting
Uneven lighting or strong shadows on the face or background are the most common reasons for rejection.
Glasses & Glare
Glasses often cause glare or hide eyes. Most countries now recommend removing glasses entirely.
Wrong Expression
Smiling or opening mouth is usually forbidden. Maintain a neutral expression with eyes open.
Incorrect Size
Submitting a photo with wrong aspect ratio or low resolution will result in immediate rejection.
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Contact Support arrow_forwardIrish Passport Photo Requirements
Below are some general photo requirements for Irish passports:
- Provide four identical photos (paper applications) or one digital copy (online applications).
- The photo must be taken within the last six months.
- Your passport photo must accurately reflect your current appearance. No digital alterations are allowed.
- Include the top part of your shoulders; avoid close-ups.
- Use a plain white, grey, or cream background.
Pro tip: Not all photography studios take ID photos of children, especially infants. Luckily, the authorities accept Irish baby passport photos taken at home.
Printed photos
If you opt for a paper application, ensure your printed photos meet these requirements:
- Size: 35–45 mm (width) by 38–50 mm (height).
- Print quality: High-quality unglazed photographic paper.
- Colour: Black and white or in colour.
- Quality: No creases, ink marks, or scratches.
Note: You need a witness to sign your passport pictures. In Ireland, the easiest way is to visit a local Garda station, where an officer will sign and stamp your photos.
Digital photos
You need a digital image to apply for a passport online in Ireland. An acceptable digital passport photo must meet the following criteria:
- Size: No less than 715x951 pixels
- File: JPEG, no larger than 9MB
- Quality: Can’t be distorted or edited
Note: Upload a high-resolution digital image, not a scanned photo.
Extra photo guidelines
What are the Irish passport photo guidelines other than the technical specifications? Explore them in the table below.
Note: There’s no official Irish passport photo checker, so you need to ensure your photo complies with all requirements. Alternatively, you can leave that to our photography experts.