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Irish Passport Photo Examples

Common issues: face too small in the frame, shadows, scanned prints, or heavy editing.

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Examples

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Irish Passport Photo Maker Online original sample
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Irish Passport Photo Maker Online processed sample

Common reasons Irish Passport Photo Maker Online 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

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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