Passport Photo Maker

Ireland Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14

Photo Specifications

Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
white or light grey
Format
JPEG
Max Size
9216 KB
Head Height
70-80%

Photography Guidelines

  1. 1 Taken within the last 6 months
  2. 2 Plain white, light grey, or cream background with no shadows
  3. 3 Face must take up 70-80% of the photo frame
  4. 4 Neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes open
  5. 5 No head coverings unless for religious reasons
  6. 6 If you wear glasses, eyes must be clearly visible with no glare

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Shadows on face or background

Ensure even lighting with no shadows on your face or behind your head

Face too small in frame

Your face must take up 70-80% of the photo — close-up of face and top of shoulders

Hair covering eyes

Hair must not cover any part of your eyes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Other Documents for Ireland

in Other Countries