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Ireland Passport photo requirements
35×45mmAn Ireland Passport photo is 35×45 mm, with the head 29.0–34.0 mm from chin to crown (64%–76% of the height). Background: light grey or cream. Source: the issuing authority (www.ireland.ie), checked 22 August 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 35×45 mm
- Head height
- 64%–76% of photo height29.0–34.0 mm
- Background
- Light grey or cream
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.ireland.ie. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 22 August 2026
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Questions
What size is an Ireland Passport photo?
35×45 mm.
How big should the head be in an Ireland Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 64%–76% of the photo height, which is 29.0–34.0 mm.
What background does an Ireland Passport photo need?
Light grey or cream.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.ireland.ie), last checked on 22 August 2026.
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