IEpassportchecked November 10, 2026
Ireland passport photo
Ireland passport photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head not specified from chin to crown, on a plain background.
Checks
- Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.
Ireland passport photo rules
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels at 300 dpi
- 413 × 531 px
- Pixels at 600 dpi
- 827 × 1063 px
- Head height
- not specified
- Background
- plain
- Glasses
- See the official page
- Expression
- neutral
- Editing
- The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.
“Digital enhancements or changes are not acceptable.”
- Accepted print sizes: 35 x 45 mm minimum, 38 x 50 mm maximum.
- The photo must show you from head to mid torso.
- Black-and-white prints are recommended; colour is accepted.
What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.
How it works
Take the photo
Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.
Check it here
Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.
Fix what failed
Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.
Get the file
Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.
Questions
What size is a Ireland passport photo?
35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be not specified.
What background colour does a Ireland passport photo need?
Plain. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.
Can I wear glasses in a Ireland passport photo?
See the official page
Can I take a Ireland passport photo at home?
Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.
Will you remove the background or retouch my face?
No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.