Irish Passport
Ireland
35×45 mm target within DFA print ranges (min 35×45 mm, max 38×50 mm) with face height 31.5–36 mm (70–80% of frame).
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Irish Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Ireland photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 715 × 951 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 9216 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 715–715px × 951–951px
- Max file size: 9216 KB
Taken within six months, colour, sharp, plain light background, neutral expression, ICAO-aligned rules on glasses.
Department of Foreign Affairs — Irish passport photo rules
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs publishes Irish passport-photo standards via DFA.ie. The 35 × 45 mm format with plain white background is used; standards align with ICAO Doc 9303 and the EU's Regulation 2252/2004 overlay.
Why use this Irish Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Irish Passport photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- print_smaller_than_minimum_or_larger_than_maximum
- face_not_70_to_80_percent_of_frame
- digital_photo_below_minimum_pixels
- background_not_plain_light
- shadows_or_red_eye
- expression_not_neutral
- glare_on_glasses_or_tinted_lenses
Irish Passport — common questions
What is the official Irish Passport size?
The official Irish Passport size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 715 × 951 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Irish Passport?
Irish Passport photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Irish Passport photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Irish Passport photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Irish Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Ireland specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- ireland.ie/en/dfa/passports/photo-guidelines/
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