Irish Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Irish Passport photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Digital size | 35×45mm @ 300 DPI |
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | light-grey |
- Digital photo (min 715×951px, JPEG, max 9MB) is a common submission route
- Face at 70–80% of the photo is confirmed by DFA; the exact mm figure is an ICAO-standard estimate rather than an Irish-stated number
- Background may be light grey, white, or cream
- Photo must be ≤6 months old; auto-reject for sunglasses, hair over eyes, shadows, uniforms, head tilt
Requirements verified against the official authority: www.dfa.ie
Irish Passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a irish passport photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI, or 35×45mm @ 300 DPI if submitting digitally.
What background do I need for a Ireland irish passport?
The background must be light grey, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 70–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a irish passport photo?
Digital photo (min 715×951px, JPEG, max 9MB) is a common submission route Face at 70–80% of the photo is confirmed by DFA; the exact mm figure is an ICAO-standard estimate rather than an Irish-stated number Background may be light grey, white, or cream Photo must be ≤6 months old; auto-reject for sunglasses, hair over eyes, shadows, uniforms, head tilt
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Ireland spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a irish passport photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.