Passport Photo for Ireland – 35x45 mm Maker
Written by Olia Potiagaeva, Managing Editor Reviewed by the PhotoGov Editorial Team★ 4.8 / 5.0 GoogleChecked against Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice requirements
Applying for an Irish visa? Be assured that your image is resized perfectly to an official 35x45 mm size with no effort. With PhotoGov, you can take a selfie and create compliant Ireland visa photo - directly from your smartphone. Our tool handles all of that for you: cropping, resizing, background neutralization, and the works.
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Get photo for: Ireland Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
Instructions:
How to take a good photo?
1/7 Image format
Photo must be in color. Taken within the last 6 months.
How to take a good photo?
1/7 Image format
Photo must be in color. Taken within the last 6 months.
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The Ireland Visa Photo editor crops your image to the selected format and positions the head within the frame. It sizes the picture you upload without changing your facial features, and the built-in photo checker tests the file against the selected format. The selected format is 35 mm x 45 mm. Before you submit the photo, check the photo instructions for the application you are completing.
Main Features of our Services
Exact Size Output
Resize photo online to the exact dimensions you need to Print & make Ireland Visa Photos or Passport Photos
Resize
You can also resize your picture as needed through PhotoGov, meaning that the end result will be a perfectly proportioned image that will fit just right into your visa. Additionally, you don’t need to worry about stretching or squishing the image and ruining the quality.
Background Cleanup
Gets rid of shadows, distractions and gives a solid white/ light gray background
Image Enhancements
Enhances contrast and brightness for a crisp image
Digital & Print Versions
Download both the online submission files and print-quality version
Technical specifications for Ireland visa photos
The photo for your Ireland visa application must adhere to the official guidelines set by the Department of Justice. Following are the complete technical specifications:
Size | 35 mm x 45 mm |
Resolution | Minimum 600 DPI |
File Format | JPEG or PNG |
File Size | 50 KB – 5 MB |
Size of Head | 70–80% of the height of the photo |
Background | Solid white or light grey (no pattern) |
Printable | Yes |
Submission Online | Accepted for online submission |
*Data from government agencies
Facial Appearance Rules
Expression
Neutral, no smile
Mouth
Closed
Eyes
Open and easily seen by the viewer
Glasses
Not allowed
Head Wear
Religious Or Medical Reasons Only
Photo Recency
New within the past 6 months
Tips for a Perfect Photo
Light: Have some daylight or indirect indoor light so there are no hard shadows
Position: Position the camera straight-on at eye level. Keep your head centered. Backdrop: Shoot against a wall, white is ideal, or if preferred PhotoGov can isolate the subject and remove background distractions
Outfit: No tops in white or anything that will mix into the background
How to Make Your Ireland Visa Photo
Visit PhotoGov
Choose Ireland Visa 35x45 mm in the Type of document field
Take Your Photo
Use your phone’s camera to shoot a clean photo of your face in the front light of your phone, looking directly into the screen
Upload & Process
We, on the other hand, will automatically cut, align, and color correct your photo for Irish visa
Download the Result
Keep your high res digital file and print ready version if you like
How to take your own Ireland Visa photo
When applying for an Irish visa, you must submit two identical printed photos in color. Under the Ireland visa photo requirements of the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), each photo must measure 35–38 mm wide by 45–50 mm high and be printed from the exact same digital file.
1. Stand against a plain white or light-gray background
Take your photo against a plain white or light-gray wall in even lighting. In a compliant Ireland visa photo, your head should occupy 70–80% of the vertical frame. Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes clearly open and free of hair. Clear prescription glasses are permitted only if there is no glare or frame obstruction; sunglasses and tinted lenses are prohibited.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
2. Upload and crop to the Irish visa format
Upload your shot to PhotoGov, and our tool will automatically crop and scale it to official Irish visa dimensions so you can print two identical copies from a single file.
3. Print two copies and write your details on the back
Print both copies on high-quality photographic paper with a plain, unglazed white back. Write your full name and your visa application transaction number in block capitals on the back of each photo, and enclose them loose with your application rather than stapling or gluing them to the form. Under the ISD photo guidelines, photos must be no more than six months old.
Submission and Printing Details
Digital Applications
Through the Irish visa portal, upload its JPEG/PNG file. Be careful about resolution and size
Printed Applications
Print the picture in the size 35x45 mm on photo paper in matt or glossy finish. Bring two identical copies
PhotoGov offer the ready to print file yourself at home or local photo lab
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Incorrect size - Irish visa photos must be 35–38 mm wide and 45–50 mm high
Shadows or glare — Uniform lighting is key
Large/small head – Head should fill 70-80% of the frame
Wearing glasses — Only exempt from Ireland visa
Edited photos — No filters, smoothing or editing allowed
How to take Ireland Visa photos for babies and kids
Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery applies the same visa photo standards to children and infants as it does to adults.
- Submit two identical color photos of the child taken within the last six months.
- Write the child's full name and visa application transaction number in block letters on the back of each print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Government Sources
Checked against the Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice photo requirements: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/photograph-rules-for-visa-applications/ · Last checked: 08.10.2026
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