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Ireland Employment Permit Photo Maker
35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) Size and Requirements

How idPhotoDIY works

Country Ireland
Document type Employment Permit
Passport picture size Width: 35 mm, Height: 45 mm
Resolution (DPI) 600
Image definition parameters

Head must be between 70 to 80 % of the photograph from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

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
Last Update: July 25, 2026

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

Source https://epos.djei.ie/EPOSOnlineport...

Do not worry about the photo size requirements. IDPhotoDIY online tool will help you make correct Ireland Employment Permit size photos.

How to make Ireland Employment Permit photo online


Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

Note: No need to worry about the background as our online passport photo generator will automatically remove or change the background for you.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible.  Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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Step 4: Pose for a passport

Look straight towards the camera with face straight on. Head should not be tilted or rotated.

Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears.

Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Position the camera in the same height as the head.

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Step 5: Have a neutral facial expression

The government prefers that you have a neutral facial expression in your passport photos.

Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules.

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