The complete Ireland passport photo specification (Department of Foreign Affairs) — size, background, head position and recency rules for Irish passport applications. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make an Ireland Passport Photo →Per the Department of Foreign Affairs photo requirements for Irish passports and the Passport Online service.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm, portrait orientation |
|---|---|
| Face size | Face fills 70–80% of the frame, measured top of head to chin |
| Background | Plain light grey or white, even, no patterns, shadows or borders |
| Resolution | Sharp print at ≥ 300 DPI; digital files at least 600 px wide |
| Head position | Centered, front-facing, with a small margin above the hair |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Recommended off; if worn, no glare and frames clear of the eyes |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Clothing | Everyday wear that contrasts with the background; no uniforms or hats |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Stand about 1 m from a plain wall with even daylight on your face. No shadows behind your head.
Camera at eye level. Look straight at the lens, keep a neutral expression, and frame head and shoulders with room to crop.
We crop to the 35×45 mm layout, set the face to 70–80% of the frame and verify the background and exposure.