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Irish passport photo: the rules for a photo you take on your phone

For an online Irish passport application you upload a digital photo. These are the rules ireland.ie publishes, in one place, with how Complyshot checks them.

The official rules

  • A colour JPEG of at least 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels high, no larger than 9 MB.
  • Show your head to mid-torso, with visible space around your head and shoulders. Do not zoom.
  • Someone else must take the photo: selfies are not accepted.
  • A plain light grey, white or cream background.
  • Not scanned, not digitally enhanced, and no compression artefacts.
  • Clear glasses are allowed when there is no glare and the frames do not cover your eyes.

Official numbers checked: October 2026 ·Official source

How to do it with Complyshot

  1. Open Complyshot and choose “Ireland passport photo (online)” from the document list.
  2. Take the photo in even light, facing the camera. Where the rules ask for it, have someone else hold the phone.
  3. Read the result. Each rule is checked, and a failed one comes with what to change.
  4. Save the finished photo and use it as the official page describes.

Common questions

Are selfies allowed for an Irish passport photo?

No. ireland.ie says the photo must be taken by someone else. For this document Complyshot starts in helper mode, using the back camera, so another person can hold the phone.

How big must the photo be?

At least 715 × 951 pixels and no more than 9 MB. Complyshot saves your photo whole, at the size your camera took it, and checks both limits.

Will the Passport Service accept a photo that passes Complyshot?

There is no guarantee. Complyshot checks what a phone can measure and gives you a short list for the rest, such as glasses and clothing. The Passport Service makes the final decision.

Questions about this photo

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Complyshot checks your photo against these rules on your iPhone. The photo is not uploaded.

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Complyshot is made by YOTEZIC LTD and is not affiliated with any government. It checks what a phone can measure and cannot promise that your photo will be accepted; the issuing office decides.