New Zealand Certificate of Identity Photo in Ireland

35 × 45 mm · white background · Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin

Take my New Zealand Certificate of Identity photo

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

Rules last checked against Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)? The New Zealand Certificate of Identity photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. We make the New Zealand Certificate of Identity photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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; Same form PAS205 and photo rule as the refugee travel document: two identical colour prints; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

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 New Zealand Certificate of Identity photos

What size is a New Zealand Certificate of Identity photo?

New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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 New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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 New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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 New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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 New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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 Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a New Zealand Certificate of Identity 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: Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) (passports.govt.nz).