Ireland Passport Photo
Official biometric photo, AI-verified to meet Ireland government requirements.
From £8.00
AI Verification
- Face position
- Lighting
- Background
- Expression
- Requirements
Why SpeedPhoto?
vs. taking the photo yourself or visiting a studio
Done in 5 minutes
From your phone to approved photos faster than driving to a studio. No appointment needed.
AI-guaranteed approval
Our AI checks 10+ biometric criteria before you pay. If we approve it and it's rejected, you get a full refund.
Money-back guarantee
Every photo is covered. If the photo doesn't meet official requirements, we refund 100% — no questions asked.
No special equipment
Just your smartphone. Step-by-step guidance handles lighting, position and framing automatically.
Open 24/7
Take your photo at midnight or Sunday morning. No studio hours, no queues, no waiting.
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What AI Checks
Automatically verified in seconds
Position Your Face Like This
Follow the biometric guidelines
- Eyes open & visible
- Face forward, no tilt
- Neutral expression
- Plain background
- Even lighting
Photo Examples
✓ Approved Photo
- Neutral expression
- Even lighting
- Plain background
- Eyes visible
- Centered face
✕ Rejected Photo
- Smiling
- Shadows on face
- Cluttered background
- Wearing sunglasses
- Head tilted
Your photo meets requirements automatically. AI checks everything.
Approved or your money back — guaranteed.
Common Rejection Reasons
Quick Checklist
✓ Do This
- Face camera directly
- Keep eyes open
- Use natural daylight
- Plain white background
- Remove glasses
✕ Don't Do This
- Don't smile
- Don't use flash
- Don't wear sunglasses
- Don't have shadows
- Don't use selfies
Must meet ICAO biometric standards
The official requirements
Before you buy
Photo size
35 × 45 mm
Prints must be at least 35 × 45 mm and no larger than 38 × 50 mm. The photo must show you from the top of your head to the middle of your upper body, with visible space between your head and shoulders and the edge of the frame.
Background
Plain and light
A plain, light background with no objects or other people in the frame.
Face position
Straight on, head to mid-torso
Face the camera directly with your whole face visible. The frame runs from the top of your head to the middle of your upper body.
Lighting
Correctly exposed, sharp focus
Even exposure and sharp focus, with no ink marks, creases or digital processing. Prints must be on high-resolution photo paper with a white, unglazed back.
Photo age
Within 6 months
The photo must have been taken in the last six months.
Resolution & format
Black and white recommended · 300 dpi
Black and white is recommended because the passport itself prints in black and white, though colour is also accepted. On a paper application, two of the four prints must carry the form number on the back and be signed and stamped by your witness.
Colour
Black and white recommended, colour accepted
Prints needed
4
Ready to Take Your Photo?
- Guided step-by-step
- AI checks instantly
- Approved or money back
