Need to renew your Irish passport? Take a photo on your phone and we format it to the exact 35×45mm dimensions required by the Department of Foreign Affairs. No studio, no appointment, no queue.
Digital download from €7.99 — instant delivery to your inbox
These are the official specifications issued by Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs. PhotoPass ID automatically applies all of them.
Ask someone to take it, or prop your phone up at eye level — not at arm's length. Good light, and a plain background such as a white wall.
We crop to 35×45mm at the required head size and replace the background. Your face is not retouched.
Receive a print-ready JPEG you can download, email to a printer, or include with your application.
The passport renewal process for Irish citizens involves a few key steps. Your photo needs to meet the requirements before you submit — PhotoPass ID handles that part.
Get your passport photo
Use PhotoPass ID to get a compliant photo in minutes, or use a professional studio.
Apply online via Passport Online
Irish passport renewals can be completed at passportonline.ie — you upload your digital photo directly.
Pay the fee
Standard adult passport: €75 for a 10-year book. Express options are available.
Wait for delivery
Turnaround through Passport Online is typically 10 working days. Express is 4-5 working days.
* PhotoPass ID is independent and not affiliated with DFA or Passport Online. Check passportonline.ie for official guidance.
Irish passport photos must be 35mm wide and 45mm tall. The photo shows you from head to mid torso, with clear space around your head and shoulders. PhotoPass ID applies these dimensions automatically.
Yes — Passport Online accepts digital passport photos uploaded directly to the application portal. PhotoPass ID provides a high-resolution digital file (300 dpi) that meets the upload requirements.
The background must be plain white or very light grey — no patterns, objects, or shadows. Use a plain wall and ensure your lighting doesn't cast shadows behind you.
Yes. Irish citizens living abroad can renew through Passport Online or via their nearest Irish embassy. Digital passport photos make this much easier — no need to find a local studio that meets Irish standards.
PhotoPass ID processes your photo in under 60 seconds. Once you confirm payment, the digital file is emailed to you immediately.
PhotoPass ID is an independent commercial service and is not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs or any government authority. Final acceptance of your passport photo depends on the reviewing authority.