Ireland Visa Photo Maker
An Irish visa photograph is not a digital upload. Immigration Service Delivery asks for two printed colour photographs sent with the application, and they carry writing on the back. The size overlaps the passport photo — 35×45mm at the minimum, up to 38×50mm — so this maker produces the right image; the rest of this page is the part that catches people out.
Prepared for the published requirements of: Ireland visa (Immigration Service Delivery).
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What the Ireland application actually asks for
- An Irish visa application takes TWO IDENTICAL PRINTED photographs, not an upload. There is no pixel size or file-size limit to meet because nothing is submitted digitally on this route.
- Your name and the visa transaction number must be written in block letters on the BACK of each photograph. That step is part of the requirement, not an optional extra, and it is done by hand after printing.
- Immigration Service Delivery describes prints on photographic paper between 35 x 45 mm and 38 x 50 mm. Prepare and print at that size rather than preparing a file to a KB target.
Before you upload — Ireland photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glasses — remove them unless they're medically required
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Ireland, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Ireland visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #F5F5F0
- Digital size
- —
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- remove if possible
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
Irish VISA photograph, per Immigration Service Delivery: TWO identical printed colour photographs on photographic paper, 35x45mm minimum up to 38x50mm, face 70-80% of the frame, plain light grey / cream / white background, taken within the last 6 months, with the applicant's name and transaction number written in block letters on the back of each. The visa application takes prints, not an upload, so no digital pixel or file-size figure applies to it.
Verified 4 Jun 2026irishimmigration.ie
Report outdated informationTwo prints, not one upload
The application requires two recent colour photographs, printed on photographic paper, taken no more than six months ago. Use the print sheet to produce a pair rather than a single image, and do not submit only a digital file — the visa process is not the same as the online passport route, which is where the 35×45mm figure on most photo sites comes from.
Write your name and transaction number on the back
Immigration Service Delivery asks for the applicant's name and the transaction number written in block letters on the reverse of each photograph. That is done by hand after printing; no tool can add it for you. Photographs arriving without it are a routine reason for a visa application being returned.
Size, framing and background
The accepted range runs from 35×45mm to 38×50mm, with the face occupying roughly 70–80% of the frame, against a plain white, cream or light grey background. This maker crops to 35×45mm, which sits at the bottom of that range and is accepted; if your local office asks for a larger print, take the exported image to a photo shop at the size they specify.
Meeting the Ireland upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
How many photographs does an Irish visa application need?
Two recent printed colour photographs, on photographic paper, taken within the last six months. This is different from the online passport application, which takes a single digital image.
Do I write anything on an Irish visa photo?
Yes. Immigration Service Delivery asks for your name and the transaction number in block letters on the back of each photograph. Write it by hand after printing.
What size is an Irish visa photo?
From 35×45mm up to 38×50mm, with the face about 70–80% of the frame on a plain white, cream or light grey background. Confirm the current rules on the Immigration Service Delivery photograph page before you send the application.
Can I use my Irish passport photo for a visa application?
The image itself can meet both descriptions, but the submission differs: a visa needs two printed copies with details written on the back, while the online passport route takes one digital file. Prepare the prints for the visa rather than reusing an upload.
What size is a visa photo for Ireland?
A visa photo for Ireland is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for Ireland need?
Completely plain light grey, cream or white; no shadows. The tool applies the recorded default; compare it with the linked current instructions before submitting.
What is the head size in a visa photo for Ireland?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for Ireland?
Glasses: remove if possible. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
Is the Ireland visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.