Irish Residence Permit (IRP) Photo in the US

35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration Service Delivery (ISD)

$8.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) photo accepted by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features. A white or light grey or off-white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Immigration Service Delivery takes your photo and fingerprints at your registration appointment, and online renewals do not ask for a photo. Upload your picture and we size it for the Irish Residence Permit (IRP), replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.

Photo requirements

Irish Residence Permit (IRP) photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	white, also accepted: light grey, off-white
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 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	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

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 Irish Residence Permit (IRP) photos

What size is an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) photo?

Irish Residence Permit (IRP) 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 Residence Permit (IRP) 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 an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) 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 Residence Permit (IRP) 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 Residence Permit (IRP) 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 Residence Permit (IRP) photo cost in the US?

$8.99 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).