Ireland Visa Photo Size & Free Resizer

An Irish visa application needs two identical passport-size photos, 35 to 38 mm wide and 45 to 50 mm high, less than 6 months old, showing a close-up of your face and the top of the shoulders, with the face taking up 70% to 80% of the photo.

1 Choose what the photo is for

413 x 531 px35-38 mm wide x 45-50 mm highBackground: plain white or light grey

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

They must be in colour, printed on photographic paper with a white, unglazed back, against a plain white or light grey background. On the back of each photo write your name and your visa application or transaction number in block capitals. This tool crops to 413 x 531 pixels, 35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI.

Ireland Visa Photo requirements

Print size	35-38 mm wide x 45-50 mm high
Pixels (this tool)	413 x 531
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain white or light grey

Pixels here are calculated from the official print size.

Official source: www.irishimmigration.ie · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Ireland Visa Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain white or light grey).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Smiling, frowning or squinting. The expression must be neutral, mouth closed.
Sunglasses or tinted glasses, or eyes not clearly visible through your normal glasses.
Hats, caps or head-bands. Only religious head coverings are allowed, with the face clearly visible.
Shadows or glare in the image or background.
Forgetting to write your name and application number on the back.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my Irish visa photos are wrong?

The application is delayed until you provide photos that meet the rules.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the Ireland Visa Photo size in pixels?

413 x 531 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Ireland Visa Photo.

What is the Ireland Visa Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35-38 mm wide x 45-50 mm high.

How do I resize a photo for the Ireland Visa Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

Ireland Visa Photo Size & Free Resizer

Ireland Visa Photo requirements

How to make your Ireland Visa Photo in 4 steps

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

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