Make sure your face is evenly lit with no shadows

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Step 1 of 4 — Prepare

Before You Take Your Ireland Passport Photo Photo

Follow these steps to get approved on the first try.

  • Size: 35 x 45 mm
  • Background: Plain and light
  • Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Official requirements loaded

Lighting Is Everything

#1 reason photos get rejected

Most common rejection reason
Example of a photo that meets the requirements
✓ Natural daylight Face a window
Example of a photo that does not meet the requirements
✕ Backlit / flash Creates shadows
  • Face a window — even, soft light from the front
  • Never use camera flash or stand with light behind you
  • AI verifies instantly Every requirement
  • Money-back If rejected
  • Format guarantee Or full refund
  • Private & secure Stored in the EU

You can retake your photo as many times as you need before submitting.

Step 2 of 4 — Take Photo

Position Your Face

Line yourself up with the guide, then take the photo.

  • Size: 35 x 45 mm
  • Background: Plain and light
  • Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Requirements for Ireland automatically applied
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Photo taken!

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  • Retake as many times as you need
  • AI checks everything automatically
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Step 3 of 4 — AI Verify

Photo Approved!

Verifying your Ireland Passport Photo Not quite right yet We couldn't finish the check This is taking too long Check limit reached

Checking against official ICAO biometric standards Your Ireland Passport Photo meets all official requirements Fix what's listed below and take another photo. Retakes are free. Something went wrong on our side, not with your photo. Try again. We didn't get an answer in time. Your photo hasn't been judged — try again. Each photo can be checked a limited number of times. Take a new photo to continue, or contact us if you need help: william@speedphoto.eu

Your photo, cropped to the official size Analysing your photo… ✓ Approved

Usually takes 15–30 seconds

This is taking longer than usual — we're still checking your photo.

Approved for Ireland Passport Photo

AI Verification in progress AI Verification completed
  • Face Position ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Face centered, fills 70–80% of frame — required by ICAO biometric standards
  • Lighting Quality ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Even illumination, no shadows on face or background — #1 rejection reason
  • Background ✓ Replaced ✕ Not passed Check this We replace the background for you — you don't need a plain wall.
  • Expression & Eyes ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and visible
  • Ireland Passport Photo Requirements ✓ Passed ✕ Not passed Check this Checking size, resolution and framing against official ICAO biometric standards

Meets the published format requirement We guarantee your photo matches the format we publish for this document. Whether your application is approved is the authority's decision — if your photo is rejected, you get a full refund.

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