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Ireland · Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service · Verified October 22, 2026

Irish Passport Photo (Printed) — 35×45 mm, Make It in Seconds

  • 35×45 mm
  • JPG
  • Plain light grey, white or cream

Off by default: this authority rejects edited backgrounds. Take the photo against a plain wall instead — we'll check it.

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Everything on this page is set to the official Irish Passport Photo (Printed) specification from Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service. For citizens of Ireland applying or renewing.

Irish Passport Photo (Printed) requirements

Official requirements for the Irish Passport Book — paper application
DocumentIrish Passport Book — paper application
Issued byDepartment of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service (Ireland)
Print size35 × 45 mm
FormatJPG
Background colourPlain light grey, white or cream
Taken withinthe last 6 months
Submitted asPrinted photo
35 mm45 mm
Generated from the official measurements

The rules in plain words

  • Four identical photos between 35 × 45 mm (minimum) and 38 × 50 mm (maximum).
  • Head to mid-torso, with space between your head and shoulders and the edge of the photo.
  • High-resolution print on photo-quality paper; white, unglazed back.
  • Black and white is recommended (passports print in black and white) but colour is accepted.
  • Your witness writes the form number on the back of two photos, then signs and stamps them.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, not smiling; head not tilted; looking straight into the camera.
  • Plain light grey, white or cream background with enough contrast and no shadows.
  • Transparent glasses are allowed without glare or frames over the eyes; no sunglasses.
  • Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons, with the full face visible.
  • No uniforms or clothing with insignia.
  • Photos must not be digitally altered or edited in any way.

How to take a Irish Passport Photo at home

  1. 1Stand about half a metre in front of a plain light grey, white or cream wall. Distance from the wall stops shadows behind your head.
  2. 2Face a window or soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit — no harsh overhead light.
  3. 3Ask someone to hold the camera at your eye level, 1–1.5 m away. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and get rejected.
  4. 4Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, hair away from your eyes.
  5. 5Take off your glasses unless you have a medical reason to wear them.
  6. 6Drop the photo here, download the result, then use the print sheet to print at exact size.

Questions people ask

What size is a Irish Passport Photo?

Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service requires 35×45 mm. ExactFit sizes your photo to exactly this and shows a checklist so you can confirm before you submit.

What background colour is required?

Plain light grey, white or cream, plain and without shadows or patterns. Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service does not accept digitally edited backgrounds, so take the photo against a plain wall; ExactFit checks the background but leaves it unchanged by default.

Can I wear glasses?

Transparent glasses are allowed without glare or frames over the eyes; no sunglasses.

How recent does the photo need to be?

It must have been taken within the last 6 months and look like you do now.

Can I take a Irish Passport Photo with my phone?

Yes. Have someone take it from about 1–1.5 m away against a plain wall, make it here, then print it at true size with the print sheet (4×6 in, A4 or A6) at a photo kiosk.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. All processing — face detection, cropping, background and compression — runs inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

Will my photo be accepted?

ExactFit checks every measurable requirement against the official rules, but the final decision is made by Department of Foreign Affairs — Passport Service. Follow the checklist and the official guidance linked on this page.

Official source

Last verified against the official source: October 22, 2026

ExactFit is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change; always confirm with the official source. No guarantee of acceptance.

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