🇮🇪 Ireland · PassportBabies aged 0 to 2

Ireland passport photo for babies

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Two versions. One complete delivery.

Your Ireland passport photo for babies order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.

Online version

Digital photo for online application

Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.

  • Minimum 715 × 951 px
  • JPG JPEG file
  • Maximum file size: 9 MB
  • light grey or cream background
  • Head, shoulders and upper body correctly framed
Print version

Photo ready to print

A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.

  • Official size: 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in)
  • Prepared at 300 dpi
  • Print-ready sheet included
  • light grey or cream background

Take a normal photo. We turn it into the official photo you need.

You don't need to understand the rules for Ireland passport photo for babies. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.

Correct background

We replace your surroundings with the light grey or cream background required for the application.

Properly framed face

We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.

Checked before download

We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.

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What to know about Ireland passport photo for babies

Ireland has no exceptions for babies: from 0 to 36 months it asks for every effort towards a neutral expression with mouth closed, with no hands, other people or dummy. If the baby cannot sit up yet, lay them on a plain white surface.

From everyday portrait to compliant result: Ireland passport photo for babies

We correct the framing and prepare the light grey or cream background while preserving your natural appearance.

Before
Before
Passport ready
Passport ready

How it is actually submitted

We deliver the 715 × 951 px digital photo for Passport Online plus a template to print 35 × 45 mm copies for postal applications.

How to prepare

Lay the baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above, in daylight and without direct flash. Wait until they are calm, with eyes open and mouth closed.

Common rejection reasons

  • Closed eyes or open mouth
  • Hands or arms of whoever holds the baby are visible
  • Dummy or toy in the photo
  • Shadows on the face or background

We check the requirements for you

You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.

Ireland passport photo for babies
Government Photo Compliance Guaranteed
Size
715 × 951 px · 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in)
Suitable for online submission?
Yes
Is it printable?
Yes
Background
Light grey or cream
File format
JPG JPEG · max. 9MB
Head height
70–80% of the photo

What the photo must comply with

  • Face the camera. Head straight and eyes looking directly at the camera, no tilting.
  • Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smiling.
  • Even lighting. No shadows on the face or background, no glare.
  • Glasses. No glasses.
  • Hats and caps. Head uncovered; religious garments that do not cover the face are allowed.
  • Filters and beauty retouching. The photo must faithfully show your current appearance.
  • Religious garments (hijab, turban…) are allowed if the face is visible from forehead to chin.

Specific rules for Ireland

  • Passport Online: JPEG of at least 715 × 951 px.
  • If the baby cannot sit up yet, lay them on a plain white surface.
  • No hands, arms, other people or dummy in the photo.
  • Every effort should be made for a neutral expression with mouth closed.
  • Eyes open and full face, no shadows.

How to get ready

1Lay them down and shoot from above

Lay them down and shoot from above

Lay the baby on their back on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above, with the phone parallel to their face. That way nobody needs to hold them.

2Face to camera, calm

Face to camera, calm

Wait until they are calm and looking at the phone, with their head straight. Catch their attention from behind the camera, keeping your hands and toys out of shot.

3Natural light, no flash

Natural light, no flash

Place them near a window in daylight so the face is evenly lit. Don't worry about the background: we replace it.

Photos that pass and photos that don't

Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.

Correct: baby alone, facing the camera, plain background
Correct: baby alone, facing the camera, plain background
Background with objects or colour
Background with objects or colour
Shadows on the face or background
Shadows on the face or background
The hands of whoever holds the baby are visible
The hands of whoever holds the baby are visible
Dummy or toy in the photo
Dummy or toy in the photo
Hat or accessories on the head
Hat or accessories on the head
Head clearly tilted
Head clearly tilted
Too far from the camera
Too far from the camera

Other document photos for Ireland

If you need to complete more than one application, prepare each photo to the exact size and rules of its document.

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Frequently asked questions about Ireland passport photo for babies

What age is this photo for?

For babies aged 0 to 2. This is an Imagokit guide range, not an official rule: the photo follows the document's rules and, if the authority allows any age-related flexibility, we apply it. From age 3, use the children's photo.

What size should the photo be for Ireland passport photo for babies?

It must be exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in), with a light grey or cream background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.

What color should the background be?

The background must be light grey or cream. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.

How is this photograph submitted?

It is submitted as a digital file in the online application. Download the result and upload it from your device in the photo field.

Can I smile in the photo?

No. Ireland passport photo for babies requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.

Can I wear glasses?

No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.

How much does Ireland passport photo for babies cost and how long does it take?

It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.

Is it valid for the official application?

Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of Ireland. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.

Can I print it on paper?

Yes. Along with the digital photo you get a 10×15 cm (4×6 in) print template ready to print with 2, 4, 6 or 9 copies at any photo shop or kiosk.

Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?

The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.

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