Irish passport photo size

A digital file for Passport Online or a print between 35 × 45 and 38 × 50 mm.

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The Department of Foreign Affairs publishes two sets of technical rules, one for the digital photo used by Passport Online and one for the printed photos sent with a paper form. The digital photo must be in colour, a JPEG, at least 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels high, and no larger than 9 MB. Prints must measure at least 35 by 45 millimetres and at most 38 by 50.

This page offers both. The digital preset saves 1430 by 1902 pixels, twice the minimum on each side, which keeps fine detail around the eyes. The print preset makes the smallest allowed size, 35 by 45 millimetres at 300 DPI, and the printable sheet fits eight of them on one 4 by 6 inch photo.

The table lists each figure with the date we read it on ireland.ie. The guidelines say much more about pose and lighting, and the Passport Service reviews every photo, so read them in full before you apply.

What the official source states

Ireland passport, digital photo

Pixel size: At least 715 × 951 px
File size: At most 9 MB
Background: Plain light grey, white or cream
Format: JPG

Requirements checked on October 15, 2026. Official source

Ireland passport, printed photo

Photo size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels at 300 DPI: 413 × 531 px
Background: Plain light grey, white or cream

Requirements checked on October 15, 2026. Official source

Check the official requirements before you submit. We resize to the numbers shown; we do not check face position, expression, glasses, lighting or background rules.

Selfies and scans are refused

The guidelines answer the question directly: an online photo cannot be a selfie, and it must not be a scanned print. Ask someone to take the picture from a few steps away, or visit a photo booth or provider. Some providers give you a Photo Code with your prints, which lets the online application fetch the digital file for you.

Keep compression light

Among the technical rules is one that matters for a tool like this: the digital photo must not show compression, loss or compression artefacts. A 9 MB ceiling leaves plenty of room. Leave the quality setting high, do not type a small KB limit, and start from the camera's original file rather than a copy sent through a messaging app.

The rules also forbid digital enhancement, filters and barrel distortion, the bulging look of a wide lens held close to the face.

Light grey, white or cream

The background must be completely plain, in light grey, white or cream, with enough contrast against your face and hair and no shadows on your face or behind your head. Door panels, plants and other objects must not be visible. If you replace the background here, remember that the department says photos must not be digitally altered or edited in any way; a real plain wall is the safer choice.

Why black and white prints are recommended

For printed photos the department recommends black and white, because the picture is printed onto the passport in black and white anyway, but it accepts colour. The back of each print must be white and unglazed, with no ink marks or creases. The digital photo, on the other hand, must be in colour and is converted during processing.

Framing from head to mid torso

The photo should show you from the head down to the middle of the torso, with visible space between your head and shoulders and the edges of the photo. Keep a neutral expression with the mouth closed and look straight at the camera. Glasses are allowed when there is no glare and the frames do not cover the eyes; sunglasses are not. Uniforms and clothing with insignia are not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Irish passport photo in pixels?

At least 715 pixels wide and 951 high for the online application. This page saves 1430 by 1902.

What is the largest file accepted?

9 MB, as a JPEG.

What size are the printed photos?

At least 35 by 45 millimetres and at most 38 by 50 millimetres.

Can I smile?

No. The guidelines ask for a neutral expression with your mouth closed.

How recent must the photo be?

Taken in the last six months, a requirement the department attributes to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

How do I photograph a baby?

If the child cannot support themselves, lay them down on a plain, white surface and photograph them lying there.

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