How idPhotoDIY works
Create your passport / visa photos online for printing and online submission

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How it works

1. Take a picture

Take several photos with a camera or smartphone. No need to worry about the background as our system will remove or change the background for you.

2. Crop the photo

Crop your photo to the correct ID or passport size photo. Over 50 templates available!

3. Download and print

Download your photo and print it at any photo store or online. Single digital photo is also available.

Ireland Employment Permit Photo Size Requirements


Passport picture size Width: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm
Resolution (DPI) 600
Background color White
Printable photo Yes
Digital photo for online submission Yes
Digital photo size Width: 448 pixels , Height: 590 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requirements

IRELAND EMPLOYMENT PERMIT PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

File format: JPEG

Minimum image size: 413 × 531 pixels

Maximum image size: 448 × 590 pixels

Physical size range: 35 × 45 mm to 38 × 50 mm

Image resolution: 240–300 DPI

Maximum file size: Less than 5 MB

Submission type: Digital upload

Scanned printed photo: Not accepted

Upload an original digital image rather than a scan of a printed passport photo. The file must be saved as a JPEG and meet the required dimensions, resolution and file-size limit.

HOW TO USE IDPHOTODIY TO CREATE AN IRELAND EMPLOYMENT PERMIT PHOTO ONLINE

Step 1: Take a clear passport photo online

Use a smartphone or digital camera to take your passport size photo. For best results, ask another person to take the picture so your face is centered, level, and looking directly at the camera.

Make sure there is enough space around your head and shoulders so the image can be properly cropped for an Ireland Employment Permit passport photo.

Step 2: Upload your photo to the passport photo maker

Select the original image from your phone, tablet, or computer. Avoid screenshots, compressed images, or scanned printed photos, as these may not meet the requirements.

Step 3: Create your passport size photo online

Use the IDPhotoDIY passport photo maker to automatically crop, resize, and adjust your image to the correct Ireland Employment Permit photo dimensions, DPI, and JPEG format.

Step 4: Download and upload your final photo

Save the processed passport photo to your device. Then upload it when completing the employee section of your Ireland Employment Permit application.

WHY IS MY PHOTO NOT UPLOADING?

Your photo may be rejected for one of these reasons:

Incorrect dimensions

The image must be between 413 × 531 and 448 × 590 pixels.

Incorrect resolution

The resolution must be between 240 and 300 DPI.

Incorrect format

The file must be saved as JPEG.

File is too large

The image must be less than 5 MB.

The photo was scanned

Use an original digital image rather than a scanned printed photo.

Browser or upload problem

Save the file directly to your computer desktop and try uploading it again. You can also clear your browser cache or use a desktop or laptop computer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I create my passport photo online?

Yes. Upload a clear image and use the IDPhotoDIY passport photo maker to crop and resize it for an Ireland Employment Permit application.

Can I use a smartphone photo?

Yes. A smartphone photo can be used when it is clear, properly lit and meets all technical requirements.

Can I use a selfie?

A selfie may create an incorrect angle or distort facial proportions. Ask another person to take the photo or place your phone on a stable tripod.

Can I use a 35 × 45 mm passport size photo?

Yes, provided the digital file is at least 413 × 531 pixels, uses a resolution between 240 and 300 DPI, is saved as JPEG and is less than 5 MB.

Does the photo need to be printed?

No. The Employment Permit photo is uploaded digitally.

Can I scan an existing printed passport photo?

No. Use an original digital JPEG image rather than a scan.

Can I use the same photo for an employment visa?

Do not assume the requirements are identical. Check the separate photo instructions for the visa application.

Source: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/publication-files/employment-permits-online-common-user-queries-guide.pdf


Why IDPhotoDIY.com?

  • Auto Crop with Face Detection: Our system automatically detects your face and crops your photo to the correct size and position for the selected document.
  • Auto Background Removal: Automatically remove the background and change it to a white background, blue background, or any other background color required by the document.
  • Save Money: Create your own printable passport photo with multiple passport photos and print it at $0.20 per 4R photo (4x6 print).
  • Save Time: It takes less than five minutes to generate a passport photo. No need to waste time taking photo at photo studio.
  • Standard Passport Photo Size: Our passport photo size templates meet the official passport photo requirements.
  • Visa Photo Size for 70+ Countries: We also have Visa photo templates for many countries.
  • Easy to Take Baby Passport Photo: You can take baby passport photo at home rather than bringing the baby outside to take photo.
  • Look Good for Your Passport Photo: Everyone wants to have a good looking passport photo. Just take as many photos as your want and choose the best one for printing.

Steps to Create Your Own Passport / Visa Photos

  • Select the country and the photo type.
  • Upload a photo. Once the photo is uploaded, the Crop page opens.
  • On the Crop page, you can cut the image using the crop frame.
  • When you have completed the cropping, click on the Next button.
  • On the enhancement page, select the best photo with bright background and not overexposed, then click the Next button.
  • Download the printable image from the Download page.

How to take a picture for passport photo at home

  • Equipment: Use a digital camera or the back camera of your smartphone to take high quality photos.
  • Background: Take the photo in front of a plain background such as white wall or screen. Make sure that there are no other objects in the background.
  • Lighting: Make sure there are no shadows on your face or on the background. Adjust the distance to the wall to remove shadows on the background. Face the light source such as a window to remove shadows on the face. You can use additional light source to get even lighting on the face.
  • Facial features: Have a neutral facial expression. Look straight to the camera. Shown full face. Eyebrows should not be covered by hair. Eyes open. Mouth closed. Slight smile is acceptable.
  • Position the camera in the same height as the head.
  • Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Get more information on taking passport photo at home and United States Passport Photos Near Me.

How to print your passport photos

There are three ways you can print your passport photos:

  1. You can print your passport photo at home using a color printer.
  2. Save the photo to a thumb drive and print it at any photo printing shops like Costco, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
  3. Use online photo printing services such as Snapfish and Shutterfly.