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Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)  — 35–38 × 45–50 mm accepted
Head height70–80% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white or light grey
How recentTaken within the last 6 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: Immigration Service Delivery. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

Questions

What size is a Ireland visa photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a Ireland visa photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Ireland documents

  • Passport — background plain white or light grey here, light grey, off-white or plain white there

Take your Ireland visa photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.