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Ireland Passport Photo Requirements

Sample Photo
Photo Print Size:
35×45 mm
Head size:
Head must occupy 70 to 80% of the photograph measured from the botton of the chin to the top of the head
Background color:
White
Resolution:
≥600 dpi
Paper type:
Matte
Digital Photo Size:
715×951 pixels

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Printed photos are required for a paper passport application.

Requirements

  • Submit 4 identical photos, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Photos must meet pose and visual standards.

Your witness must:

  • Write the form number on the back of 2 photos.
  • Sign and stamp the back of those 2 photos.

Missing witness details require new photos and a new form.


Technical Specifications

Size

  • Must show head to mid torso with visible space around head and shoulders.
  • Minimum 35mm x 45mm, maximum 38mm x 50mm.

Quality

  • Printed on photo-quality paper, high resolution.
  • Sharp focus, correct exposure, no marks or creases.
  • Reverse must be white and unglazed.
  • Black and white preferred, colour also accepted.

Pose and Visuals

Facial features

  • Face fully visible. Hair cannot cover eyes.
  • Glasses allowed, but no glare, frames cannot block eyes, no dark glasses.
  • Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons, facial features must remain visible.
  • No sunglasses.

Expression

  • Neutral, mouth closed, no smile.
  • Head straight, not tilted. Look directly at camera.

Clothing

  • No uniforms or clothes with insignia.

Background

  • Plain light grey, white, or cream background.
  • Must contrast with subject.
  • No objects or patterns visible.

Children

  • Infants can be photographed lying on a plain white surface.
  • No other person should appear in the image (hands or arms must not show).
  • Pacifiers or soothers not permitted.