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Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.
The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.
Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.
Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.
Are you planning your first international trip with your new baby or young child? If so - it’s time for you to get their first Irish passport! Remember that your baby must be an Irish citizen to qualify for and be granted an Irish passport. Also, they must have their own passport, they cannot be included on a parent's passport, with a biometric passport photo. If you want to get a baby passport photo in Ireland, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with all the requirements, to avoid common mistakes, which could lead to the rejection of your application.
If you want to apply for your child’s passport using the Passport Online Service, you must be able to pay by credit or debit card, have access to a printer and be able to provide a digital baby passport photo. Even though you are applying online, you will still need to send some documentation by post to the Passport Office, before they will begin processing your completed application form. This will include your child’s birth certificate and a child passport identity and consent form, which will be generated for you as part of the application process.
A poor quality passport photo will cause your application to be rejected, so remember;
If you apply for an Irish Baby Passport by paper application form:
In Ireland, a baby passport photo should show a close up of the baby’s face, so it covers between 70% and 80% of the image. If the baby is a newborn, it can occupy less space in the passport photo. The picture must be in sharp focus, without any ink marks, creases or other damage.
Fortunately, Irish passport baby photo requirements for children are less stringent than for adults. If possible, your child should comply with all the usual requirements, but if they are a very young baby, it is acceptable for them not to have their eyes fully open or their mouth closed. Additionally, very young babies can smile, make grimaces or yawn – they can show any facial expression.
However, the passport office does insist that there are no other objects in the photo, like toys, pacifiers or soothers as they may cover the baby's face. Additionally, there should not be any other people in the photo, so if you need to support your child, make sure that your hands and arms are not visible.
We recommend taking a passport photo of your baby yourself, at home, in familiar surroundings. It is a good way to save some money and to ensure the process is not stressful for your child. Try to prepare your baby for their close-up (feed the baby first and let them sleep, before taking a picture). This will ensure they are happy and content when you take their photo. Don’t worry about multiple takes – you can take as many pictures as you want, as long as your baby remains happy to continue.
The best way to prepare is to lay the newborn on their back on a plain, light-coloured sheet or blanket and take a photo from above. It is not essential, but try to make the baby look at the camera by catching their attention with their favourite toys, which can be positioned close to the lens. To ensure a good shot, use a digital camera or your smartphone (iPhone or phone with Android)
Try to choose a spot where there is plenty of natural light (daylight), which is the best way to avoid unwanted shadows. Lighting should be very soft and not too dazzling for the child. Try to diffuse the light from several sources, or simply close some curtains if the room is already too bright.
The head must be centred in the photo, covering more than 70% of the frame. Place your baby on the light-coloured sheet on a bed and let the infant lay calmly. You may also support your baby’s head with a rolled blanket or with a hand, but they cannot be visible. The photo should show the whole head, neck and upper shoulders.
Ensure your application is accepted first time, by meeting all the requirements listed above! There are lots of baby passport photo guidelines available, but a lot of people still make these simple mistakes. Let's have a look at what you should avoid.
Our instant passport photo maker will help you with your baby passport photographs. All you have to do is to upload a picture of your child to the Passport Photo Online website or our smartphone app (available on Android or iOS) and we will frame it perfectly.
Our photo cropping tool can resize your photo if needed. Our tools will also automatically change your background to make it a suitable colour.
After that, our AI passport photo checker and human inspectors will assess your photo to make sure it fits all of the official guidelines. If the image needs work, simply take and upload another one! We’ll only charge you for the final version. Once we confirm your picture’s compliance with the rules, your photo is ready to go!
All of this is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be accessed anywhere you are, perfect for fitting around your busy lifestyle. We recommend that you use our professional help to make this process easier and quicker for you! You can even save up to 40% on your passport photos - now that’s a good deal!
Last update: 30/09/2023
The size of a digital passport photo for a baby must not be less than 715 pixels (width) and 951 pixels (height), and cannot be larger than 9 MB. Paper versions should be minimum 35 x 45mm, maximum 38 x 50mm.
First, try to take a perfect passport photo for your baby at home, by placing the infant on a white sheet on the bed and using your smartphone. If you don’t want to do this yourself, then look for a photo booth or professional photographer.
Yes, as long as the frames don’t obscure the eyes of your child and they aren’t sunglasses.
The best technique is to lay your baby on his/her back on a plain, light-coloured sheet or blanket and take a photo from above, from around 1-1.5 meters distance.
Less stringent than in the case of adult passport photos, but still full of requirements. Facial expressions are allowed, as well as smiling, or not having the eyes fully open. In the photo there cannot be any toys or other people – only the child can be visible.
An infant must have a valid passport and cannot be included on their parent’s passport. Travelling without a passport is not allowed, even for a newborn.
Yes, the Irish Government specifically states that you are allowed to take passport photos using your smart devices at home. Just remember not to use the zoom function on your phone, as this will not be accepted.
If you’re based in Dublin, looking for a baby passport photo, there are plenty of options available for you. There are a number of photo shops, including Photogogo as well as booths by brands like Photo-Me, scattered around the city. Another option you have is to use Passport Photo Online - a biometric photo service that can help you to prepare perfect passport photos from the comfort of your own home.