Australian Passport (Child) Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Australian Passport Office (DFAT)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Take my Australian Passport (Child) photo

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Australian Passport Office (DFAT) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Australian Passport Office (DFAT)? The Australian Passport photo for a child it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. Australian passport photos must be printed by dye sublimation (not inkjet) on heavy glossy paper. Printed by dye sublimation on glossy paper of at least 200 gsm. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. Behind you: plain white or light grey, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Send us any clear picture and you get a Australian Passport photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Australian Passport (Child) photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital fileJPEG
Backgroundwhite, also accepted: light grey
Head size71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face must be clearly visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
ChildrenUnder 3s a neutral expression is not required; Children under 3 may have their mouth open; Eyes must be open; No one else visible in the photo.
Other rules35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high, chin to crown 32-36 mm; Plain white or light grey background; Printed by dye sublimation on glossy paper of at least 200 gsm; No editing, including the background

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera
Illustration of an accepted child photo: the child is alone in the frame with no hands or toys visible
Child alone in the frame, no hands or toys

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is wearing glasses
No glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected child photo: an adult hand is visible holding the child
No adult hands in the frame

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 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 Australian Passport (Child) photos

What size is an Australian Passport (Child) photo?

Australian Passport (Child) photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Australian Passport (Child) photo need?

A plain white background (light grey 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 an Australian Passport (Child) photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in Australian Passport (Child) photos. No glasses.

Can I smile in an Australian Passport (Child) 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 must be clearly visible.

Can I take an Australian Passport (Child) 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 Australian Passport Office (DFAT). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

Are there special rules for babies and children?

Under 3s a neutral expression is not required; Children under 3 may have their mouth open; Eyes must be open; No one else visible in the photo. The child must be alone in the photo, with no hands, toys or dummies visible.

How much does an Australian Passport (Child) photo cost in Ireland?

€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.

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: Australian Passport Office (DFAT)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Australian Passport Office (DFAT) (passports.gov.au).

Rules last checked against Australian Passport Office (DFAT) on 12 October 2026.

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