Ireland Passport Photo Requirements 2026 – Size, Background & Rules
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Ireland Passport Photo Requirements 2026

Official specifications issued by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Use this guide to ensure your photo is accepted first time.

35 × 45 mm Plain white or cream background 300 DPI Updated Jan 2026

📐 Ireland Passport Photo Specifications

SpecificationRequired Value
Photo Size35 × 45 mm  1.38 × 1.77 inches
Digital Dimensions413 × 531 pixels minimum
Resolution300 DPI
File FormatJPEG
File SizeMax 2 MB
BackgroundPlain white or cream  No colour
Face CoverageFace 29–34 mm in height
GlassesNot allowed
Photo RecencyWithin last 6 months
Face height29–34 mm
Head positionLooking directly at camera
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
HeadwearNot allowed (except religious)
Issuing AuthorityDepartment of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

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✅ Photo Rules — What Is Required

  • Photo taken Within last 6 months
  • Neutral facial expression, mouth closed
  • Both eyes open and clearly visible
  • Plain white or cream background — no patterns or shadows
  • Face centred and occupying Face 29–34 mm in height of the photo
  • Head upright, looking directly at the camera
  • Even lighting — no shadows on face
  • High quality, in focus — minimum 300 DPI
  • Not allowed
  • No headwear (except religious with documentation)
  • No digital filters, beauty effects, or editing
  • No shadows behind the head

🚫 Common Reasons for Photo Rejection

  • Non-white or non-cream background
  • Photo older than 6 months
  • Glasses on the subject
  • Shadows on face or background
  • Smiling or open mouth
  • Head tilted or turned

📸 How to Take a Compliant Photo at Home

  • Stand against a plain white wall with even lighting from a window in front of you
  • Use your phone's rear camera on a tripod or rested surface — never a selfie camera
  • Keep the camera at eye level — not above or below
  • Ensure no shadows appear on your face or the background
  • Remove glasses before taking the photo
  • Wear dark clothing — it stands out from the white background
  • Do not use portrait mode, filters, or beauty correction
  • Do not take in a room with coloured walls behind you
  • Do not take in low light or with a light source behind you

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

35×45 mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI) with white or cream background.
No. DFA guidelines do not permit glasses in passport photos.
Within the last 6 months.