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Irish passport (printed) photo: size and rules

The printed Irish passport (printed) photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

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Photo specification

Printed photo
Photo size35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Photos required4
Paperphoto-quality paper, high resolution; back white and unglazed

We check sizes and positions; the issuing authority decides acceptance. Last checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules change. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before you apply.

Background and editing

The source asks for a light grey, white or cream background. The rules do not allow digital changes to the photo, so the background has to be right when the photo is taken. Retake it against a plain wall instead of editing the background. PortraitPass keeps background replacement off by default for this document.

Rules from the source

  • Size may run from 35 x 45 mm up to 38 x 50 mm.
  • Four identical prints, taken in the last six months.
  • Show head to mid torso with visible space around the head and shoulders.
  • No digital enhancements or changes; no ink marks or creases.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, no shadows on face or behind head.

Expression, lighting and how recent the photo is cannot be measured from a picture, so check them yourself.

Can you make it at home?

Yes. Paper applications need prints on photo-quality paper. Colour is fine; the passport shows it in black and white.

PortraitPass frames the photo against the head and eye lines above and exports a single photo or a print sheet, with the measurements shown so you can check them yourself.

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Sources

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Common questions

What size is a Irish passport (printed) photo?

The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take a Irish passport (printed) photo at home?

Yes. The source accepts a photo you prepare yourself.

What background does a Irish passport (printed) photo need?

The source asks for a light grey, white or cream background.

What are the main rules for a Irish passport (printed) photo?

Size may run from 35 x 45 mm up to 38 x 50 mm. Four identical prints, taken in the last six months. Show head to mid torso with visible space around the head and shoulders.

Where do the Irish passport (printed) numbers come from?

From the issuing authority’s own pages: Photo guidelines for passports (Department of Foreign Affairs). Last checked 28 Sep 2026.

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