Getting an Irish passport? You’ll have to have a biometric photo that adheres to strict specifications. With the help of PhotoGov you can make a 35x45 mm (3.5x4. 5 cm) compliant photograph using your smartphone. We take care of the tech stuff — so you don’t have to.
35x45 mm
Automatically resized to passport Perfect Size
Plain white or light gray background with no shadows or distractions
True clarity, clear definition and natural skin tone
Orderto a high-res photo for passport applications in person
Photo Size | 45X35mm |
Resolution | 600 DPI recommended |
File Type (for digital backup) | JPEG or PNG |
File Size | 100 KB – 5 MB |
Head Size | 70–80% of the photo height |
Background | Plain white or light grey |
Photo Quality | Sharp, in focus, natural colors |
Printable | Yes |
Digital Copy | Optional, not required for offline submission |
Expression: Neutral, mouth closed
Eyes: Open, visible, no red-eye
Headwear: Only for medical or religious purposes
Glasses: Strongly discouraged; no glare or frames covering eyes
Photo Age: Taken within the last 6 months
Go to PhotoGov.net
Choose Ireland Passport – 35x45 mm in the list of documents
Capture a Photo
Simply snap a front-facing photo on your phone or camera in mild, even lighting
Upload It
Our AI will auto-crop, resize, center on your face and clean the background
Download the Final Image
Save your submission photo as a print quality file
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect passport photo yourself:
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Shoot near a window with natural light to avoid shadows. Face the camera directly at eye level
Steer clear of white tops, so your shoulders don’t disappear into the backdrop.
Avoid hair on your face and eyebrows.
Snap away — PhotoGov allows you to take as many pictures as you like, with no limit on retakes before you download
When taking pictures of babies and children for passport, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
For slightly older babies:
You will need 2 identical printed photos to accompany your application
Best results are had by using glossy or matte photo paper
Ensure that both the prints are of the size 35x45 mm
Take them with you when submitting your paper application
Smiling or looking fake
Background not equal or flat
Inadequate lighting resulting in circles of shadows
Bad crop (head tiny/huge)
PhotoGov smoothly resolves these problems, before you can download pictures
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