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Ireland Visa Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm

Irish visa applications need a recent colour photo on a white background in the 35 by 45 mm format. See the rules and resize your photo to the Irish size.

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Ireland · Visa photo

Printed size
35 × 45 mm
Digital size
413 × 531 px
File size
Up to 2 MB · JPG / JPEG
Background
White

Specification updated 7 November 2026

Resize your photo to the Ireland visa size

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Official Ireland visa photo requirements

Used for Ireland short-stay and long-stay visa applications.

Printed size35 × 45 mm
Digital dimensions413 × 531 px
File sizeUp to 2 MB
File formatJPG / JPEG
Head size70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair)
BackgroundWhite
Expression and poseNeutral, mouth closed

Rules your photo must follow

  • Head (chin to top of hair) covers 70–80% of photo height.
  • Eyes sit 50–70% from bottom of the photo.
  • Face the camera straight on, about 1 to 1.5 m away.
  • Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
  • Even light from the front, with no shadows on the face or the wall.
  • Hair away from the eyes, with the whole head and shoulders in the frame.
  • Remove glasses, hats and headphones (religious head coverings are usually allowed).
  • No filters, beauty mode or edits.

Need the background and head position fixed too?

Our resizer sets the exact size. If your photo also needs a plain background, the head centred at the right height, or a print-ready sheet, you can make a Ireland visa photo online on GetVisaPhoto, which follows the same official Ireland rules.

Face and eye line

Head size and position checked against the rules.

Background

Replaced with the colour the document asks for.

Ready to submit

Digital file and printable copy.

Already have a photo? Run it through this passport photo checker before you upload it to the application.

Ireland visa photo FAQs

What is the Ireland visa photo size?

The official printed size is 35 × 45 mm. The head must measure 70–80% of photo height (chin to top of head, including hair).

What size should a digital Ireland visa photo be?

Dimensions: 413 × 531 px. File size: Up to 2 MB. Format: JPG / JPEG.

What background colour is required for a Ireland visa photo?

White.

How do I resize my photo to the Ireland visa size?

Use the resizer on this page. The official size is already filled in. Select your photo, check the crop and download it. The photo is processed in your browser and is not uploaded.

Specification source

Rules can change. Always check the latest rules with the issuing authority before you apply. Last updated 7 November 2026.