Austrian Passport Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

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

Rules last checked against Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies asks for an Austrian Passport photo of 35 by 45 mm. Plain light background, ideally grey, no pattern; colour photo no older than six months. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 30.0 to 33.75 mm on the print. The background must be plain light grey or plain light colour, evenly lit and free of shadows. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Our service frames the Austrian Passport photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Austrian Passport photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	light grey, also accepted: plain light colour
Head size	67–75% of the photo height (30–33.75 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. Glasses must not impair the recognisability of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious reasons. Head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	35 mm wide and 45 mm high; the head takes up about two thirds of the photo; eye distance at least 8 mm; Plain light background, ideally grey, no pattern; colour photo no older than six months; Neutral expression, eyes uncovered, mouth closed, frontal (no tilted or turned head); Smooth, glossy photo paper without surface texture; no shadows on the face or reflections

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on 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 photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

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 Austrian Passport photos

What size is an Austrian Passport photo?

Austrian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 67–75% of the photo height (30–33.75 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Austrian Passport photo need?

A plain light grey background (plain light colour 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 Austrian Passport photo?

Yes. Glasses must not impair the recognisability of the eyes.

Can I smile in an Austrian Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted.

Can I take an Austrian Passport 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 Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does an Austrian Passport 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: Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies

Read the rules on the authority's website: Passbehörde (Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat); abroad the Austrian embassies (oesterreich.gv.at).