1050×1400 px Rules checked Oct 17, 2026 Irish passport photo: size and rules
An Irish passport photo is 1050×1400 px. Plain light grey, white or cream, no shadows or objects. Glasses are allowed if there is no glare. Taken within the last 6 months. Take yours at home with PassportOwl: checked against every rule, accepted or your money back.
- Cropped to size and checked against every official rule
Top of head Chin Irish passport photo requirements
From the official source. We check each one on your photo.
| Photo size | At least 715 × 951 pixels; we give you 1050 × 1400 px |
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| Background | Plain light grey, white or cream, no shadows or objects |
| File | JPEG, 9 MB or less |
| Glasses | Allowed if there is no glare |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Head covering | Religious or medical if the full face is visible |
| Taken | In the last 6 months |
Rules to know
- At least 715 px wide and 951 px tall
- JPEG, up to 9 MB
- Taken by someone else, no selfies
- Head to mid-torso, space around head and shoulders
- Paper forms: 35x45 to 38x50 mm, four identical photos
Source: Passport photo guidelines - ireland.ie . Checked Oct 17, 2026. PassportOwl is not affiliated with any government.
How to take an Irish passport photo at home
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Find a plain wall
The background rule is: plain light grey, white or cream, no shadows or objects. Stand a step or two in front of the wall, not against it, so your shadow does not fall on it.
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Use soft, even light
Face a window in daylight or a soft lamp, so both sides of your face are lit the same. Avoid light from above or behind you, which makes shadows on the face.
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Hold the camera at eye level
Hold the phone straight, at eye level and about an arm’s length away, or ask someone to take it. The owl guide on screen tells you when your head is straight, centred and the right size.
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Keep a neutral face
Look straight at the camera with your mouth closed and both eyes open. Do not smile. Glasses are allowed, but tilt them slightly or move the light if you see a reflection in the lenses. Head coverings: religious or medical if the full face is visible.
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Let us size and check it
We crop the photo to 1050×1400 px and check it against each rule. You see the result before you pay.
Good and bad photo examples
20 common reasons an Irish passport photo gets rejected. Tap any example to see why.
A good photo
Sharp and in color, with even light and no shadows. The head is straight, facing the camera and the right size, on a plain, light-colored background.
How to fix:
We check this on your photo:
Example photos, generated; not real people.
Common reasons for rejection
We check each one before you pay.
- A file that does not meet the upload limits: at least 715 × 951 px, 9 MB or less.
- A background that does not match the rule: plain light grey, white or cream, no shadows or objects.
- Shadows on the face or on the wall behind you.
- Glare or reflections in glasses that hide the eyes.
- A smile, an open mouth or closed eyes.
- A photo that is too old: it must be taken in the last 6 months.
- An edited photo: filters, beauty modes, smoothing or a replaced background change how you look. We never retouch photos; we only crop and size them.
Uploading your Irish passport photo
You get a digital JPEG of 1050 × 1400 px, made to the official file rules. Upload it as it is: do not print and scan it, take a screenshot of it, or open and save it again in an editor, because that can change the size or quality.
Questions
What size is an Irish passport photo?
1050×1400 px.
Can I use a US passport photo for my Irish passport?
No. A US passport photo is 2 × 2 inches; the Irish passport needs 1050×1400 px, with a different head size.
Can I take an Irish passport photo at home?
Yes. Take it with your phone or webcam, or upload one. We crop it to 1050×1400 px, check it against every official rule and show you the result before you pay.
Is it guaranteed?
Yes. If the Irish passport is turned down for a photo reason, we refund you in full and make you a new photo, free.
Can I wear glasses?
Glasses are allowed if there is no glare.
What background does an Irish passport photo need?
Plain light grey, white or cream, no shadows or objects. Stand a step or two away from a plain wall and use soft, even light so there are no shadows behind you.
Can I smile in my Irish passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed and both eyes open.
Can I wear a hijab or other head covering in my Irish passport photo?
Religious or medical if the full face is visible.
How recent must my Irish passport photo be?
Taken in the last 6 months, and it should look like you do now.
