Ireland Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a Ireland visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: Irish passport (DFA), Ireland visa / study.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — Ireland photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glasses — remove them unless they're medically required
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Ireland, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Ireland visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #F5F5F0
- Digital size
- min 715×951px
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- remove if possible
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
Per the Irish DFA Passport Service: print size 35x45mm up to 38x50mm, face 70-80% of the frame, plain light grey / cream / white background. Online photo: JPEG, minimum 715x951 px, up to 9 MB; max 6 months old, no selfies.
Verified 4 Jun 2026dfa.ie
Report outdated informationMeeting the Ireland upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for Ireland?
A visa photo for Ireland is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for Ireland need?
Completely plain light grey, cream or white; no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for Ireland?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for Ireland?
Glasses: remove if possible. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the Ireland online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Ireland visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.