Irish Travel Document Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration Service Delivery (ISD)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
The Irish Travel Document photo accepted by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. The background must be plain white or cream or light grey, evenly lit and free of shadows. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. Our service frames the Irish Travel Document photo to these measurements, cleans the background and checks it against the rules before any payment.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white, also accepted: cream, light grey |
| Head size | 70–80% 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 reasons. Only head coverings worn for religious reasons; hair bands not allowed. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Plain, evenly lit, no shadows on the face or background; Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features |
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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 Travel Document photos
What size is an Irish Travel Document photo?
Irish Travel Document photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Irish Travel Document photo need?
A plain white background (cream, light grey 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 Irish Travel Document 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 Travel Document photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious reasons. Only head coverings worn for religious reasons; hair bands not allowed.
Can I take an Irish Travel Document 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 (ISD). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Irish Travel Document photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
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 (ISD)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) (irishimmigration.ie).
Rules last checked against Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) on 12 October 2026.
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