Irish Visa Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration Service Delivery
€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 Immigration Service Delivery on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
An Irish Visa photo for the Immigration Service Delivery is 35 by 45 mm when printed. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. Two identical photos, 35-38 mm by 45-50 mm, face 70-80 percent of the image, name and AVATS number on the back, not stapled. We crop your picture to the Irish Visa format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | 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; Two identical photos, 35-38 mm by 45-50 mm, face 70-80 percent of the image, name and AVATS number on the back, not stapled; 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 Irish Visa photos
What size is an Irish Visa photo?
Irish Visa 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 Irish Visa photo need?
A plain white background, 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 Irish Visa 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 an Irish Visa 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 an Irish Visa 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 Immigration Service Delivery. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Irish Visa 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: Immigration Service Delivery
Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie).
Rules last checked against Immigration Service Delivery on 25 October 2026.
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