How does it work?

Perfect biometric photo within 3 minutes.

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Take or upload a photo

That's the only thing you need to do. Take or upload a photo - we will take care of the rest.

AI prepares the photo

Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

Digital or printed photos

You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 2-3 days. Delivery is free!

Why?

Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home

You save time and money

Convenience

Don't waste time, effort or money. You can take your passport photo without leaving home.

Professional service

Over 1 million people have used our services within the past 11 years. Our Photo Experts are available 24/7.

Money-back guarantee

We give you a guarantee of acceptance by authorities or otherwise we will refund you double the price!

Satisfaction guarantee

Take as many photo shots as you want - you pay only when you are satisfied.

How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Professional Passport photos

Professional Photo for Your Irish Passport

Size

Width: 715 px

Height: 951 px

Resolution

1 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 55 %

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 14 %

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Digital Passport Photo - All You Need to Know

Guidelines for a passport photo

Bad quality photos that do not meet specific requirements by ICAO are the main reason when the passport applications get rejected.

Digital photo

When you are applying for your irish passport, passport card or passport book online , you must submit a digital photo.

How to take a digital photo?

To take a digital photo you must use smart devices such as mobile phones, iPads, digital ca meras, notebooks.Then photo should be stored on the usb drive or sent to your email.

Digital photo requirements

Your digital photo must meet all the irish passport photo requirements:

Face expression must be neutral, mouth closed
Passport photo size must not be larger than 9MB
Should not be distorted
Background must be Light grey, cream or white color (no other objects allowed, like doors, windows etc.))
Passport photo size must be 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels height
Must have JPEG format
Must be in color

Child photos

A very young child or an infant must be laid down on the pure light and plain surface and then photographed, as no supporting arms, hands should be visible on the background.

Pacifiers, soothers etc are not allowed on the photo

Lightning

”Red eyed” photos are not acceptable
Lightning and color must be in balance (not too dark and not too light)
Natural skin tone
Photo must be in focus

Distance

Photo must not be taken from too far away.
Space between your head and shoulders should be visible.
Do not wear uniforms (military or civil).Clothing must be casual without visible logos.
Accessories such as headphones, sunglasses, hats are not permitted.
Head cover for medical and religious reasons is allowed.

Submitting your photo

To submit your application with a irish passport photo using Passport Online government services please follow these steps:

Save your photo and transfer it to your PC.
If your smart device settings allow you to upload the picture and email it please do so, otherwise use laptop or pc.
On the photo preview page you can rotate the photo to adjust it.
Once you have submitted your photo, you must wait for it’s approval.

For more information please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs official site. Try Passport Photo Online editing tool! Our AI enhanced photo editor will create professional passport photos in less than 3 minutes!