Northern Ireland Driving Licence Photo in Australia
35 × 45 mm · light grey background · DVA
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against DVA on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The DVA asks for a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo of 35 by 45 mm. Taken within the last 1 months. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Behind you: plain light grey or cream or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Online, DVA online application takes an upload as a JPEG. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 29 to 34 mm on the print. From a phone picture we produce the Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo at this size and verify the framing against the DVA rules.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for DVA online application |
| Background | light grey, also accepted: cream, off-white |
| Head size | 64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Taken within the last 1 months; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Northern Ireland Driving Licence photos
What size is a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo?
Northern Ireland Driving Licence photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 64–76% of the photo height (29–34 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo need?
A plain light grey background (cream, off-white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by DVA. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, for DVA online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Northern Ireland Driving Licence photo cost in Australia?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: DVA
Read the rules on the authority's website: DVA (nidirect.gov.uk).
Rules last checked against DVA on 25 October 2026.
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