Garda Age Card Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · An Garda Siochana
€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 An Garda Siochana on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the An Garda Siochana? The Garda Age Card photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. Apply at agecard.ie, then bring the posted form, ID and one recent colour passport-sized photo to the Garda station. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. We crop your picture to the Garda Age Card format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, off-white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 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 6 months; Apply at agecard.ie, then bring the posted form, ID and one recent colour passport-sized photo to the Garda station; 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 Garda Age Card photos
What size is a Garda Age Card photo?
Garda Age Card 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 a Garda Age Card photo need?
A plain white background (light grey, 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 Garda Age Card 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 Garda Age Card 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 Garda Age Card 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 An Garda Siochana. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Garda Age Card 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: An Garda Siochana
Read the rules on the authority's website: An Garda Siochana (garda.ie).
Rules last checked against An Garda Siochana on 25 October 2026.
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