Ireland · DFA Passport Service

An Irish passport photo the DFA Passport Service accepts.

35×45 mm, light grey background, head 32-36 mm. Built for Passport Service Online (PSO) renewal, first-time application and citizenship-by-descent — accepted at every Passport Office and Irish embassy.

Accepted by DFA or full refund. If the DFA Passport Service or an Irish embassy rejects the photo, we refund US$4.99 within 24 hours.
DFA 35×45 mm at 600 DPI
Light grey or cream background
Head 32–36 mm chin to crown
Digital JPG (PSO-ready) + printable 4×6"
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Ireland passport photo · 35×45 mmOne-time US$4.99
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What are the Irish passport photo requirements?

An Irish passport photo measures 35×45 mm with a light grey, cream, or off-white plain background — pure white is acceptable but light grey is preferred. Head height must be 32-36 mm from chin to crown. Photo must be in colour, taken within 6 months, no glasses, neutral expression. Standard enforced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Passport Service for both Passport Service Online (PSO) and paper applications, including child and citizenship-by-descent applications.

DFA requirements

The Irish passport spec, exact.

Size35 × 45 mm
Face (chin to crown)32–36 mm
BackgroundLight grey / cream
Resolution≥ 600 dpi
Age≤ 6 months
GlassesNot allowed
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
ColorColor, no filters
How it works

Three steps to a PSO-ready photo.

STEP 01

Upload any recent selfie

JPG or PNG, at least 600×600 px, taken in the last six months.

STEP 02

Free instant preview

We size to 35×45 mm, apply the light grey background and validate framing.

STEP 03

Pay and download

US$4.99 via PayPal. Digital JPG ready for Passport Service Online plus a printable 4×6" sheet.

FAQ

What people ask before applying for an Irish passport.

Will this work for Passport Service Online (PSO)?

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Yes. PSO requires a JPG that meets specific pixel size and background colour requirements; we deliver exactly that. Light grey passes the auto-checker more reliably than pure white.

Can I use this for citizenship-by-descent (FBR) applications?

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Yes. The Foreign Births Register (FBR) and citizenship applications use the same 35×45 mm photo spec as the passport itself.

Does this work at Irish embassies abroad (US, UK, Australia)?

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Yes. Irish embassies enforce the DFA Passport Service photo spec uniformly worldwide for renewals and emergency passports.

Glasses, head covering?

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No glasses (clear or tinted). Religious head coverings are accepted only if the face is fully visible.

What if the DFA rejects?

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Full refund of US$4.99 via PayPal within 24 hours.
One-time payment

One photo, PSO and paper applications.

US$4.99
per photo · one-time · via PayPal
DFA 35×45 mm at 600 DPI
Light grey or cream background
Head 32–36 mm chin to crown
Digital JPG (PSO-ready) + printable 4×6"
Upload photo · US$4.99