Estonian Passport Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · light grey background · Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA)

€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 Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA) on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA)? The Estonian Passport photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Frame it so the head takes 31.5 to 36.0 mm of the 45 mm height. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Applying at a PPA service office instead: a free photo booth takes the document photo on site. Online, PPA self-service portal takes an upload at least 1300 by 1600 pixels, as a JPEG, no larger than 5 MB. Use a plain light single colour or light grey or white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Our service frames the Estonian Passport photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.

Photo requirements

Estonian Passport photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Digital file	JPEG, at least 1300 × 1600 pixels, up to 4.8 MB, for PPA self-service portal
Background	light grey, also accepted: light single colour, white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. The eyes must be visible behind the frames and the glasses must not reflect light.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. No headwear or headphones in the photo; the PPA e-residency rules allow headwear for religious or medical reasons only.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	You can upload your own digital photo in the PPA self-service portal: at least 1300 x 1600 pixels, 1-5 MB, in colour, unedited, no older than six months; Light single-colour background with no patterns or objects; face centred, head not tilted, looking straight into the camera with level eyes; No scanned photos or screenshots; use the rear camera of a phone because the front camera distorts the face; Applying at a PPA service office instead: a free photo booth takes the document photo on site

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 Estonian Passport photos

What size is an Estonian Passport photo?

Estonian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Estonian Passport photo need?

A plain light grey background (light single colour, 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 an Estonian Passport photo?

Yes. The eyes must be visible behind the frames and the glasses must not reflect light.

Can I smile in an Estonian Passport 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. No headwear or headphones in the photo; the PPA e-residency rules allow headwear for religious or medical reasons only.

Can I take an Estonian 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 Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA). 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, at least 1300 × 1600 pixels, up to 4.8 MB, for PPA self-service portal. Your download is prepared to these settings.

How much does an Estonian 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: Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Police and Border Guard Board (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, PPA) (politsei.ee).