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Ireland SPSV Driver Licence / Taxi Licence Photo Maker
7x10 cm (70x100 cm) Size and Requirements

How idPhotoDIY works

Country Ireland
Document type SPSV Driver Licence / Taxi Licence
Passport picture size Width: 7 cm, Height: 10 cm
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: 1653 pixels , Height: 2362 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requirements
Last Update: July 25, 2026

IRELAND SPSV DRIVER LICENCE / TAXI LICENCE PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Number of photos: Three identical colour photographs

Passport photo size: Approximately 7 cm wide × 10 cm high

Photo age: No more than six months old

Photo view: Full front view of the head and shoulders

Background: Plain white or light grey

Photo quality: Sharp, clear and in colour

Sunglasses: Not permitted

Tinted glasses: Permitted only when the eyes remain clearly visible

Uniforms: Military and police uniforms are not permitted

Head coverings: Permitted only when worn for religious reasons

Hair bands: Not permitted

Submission type: Printed passport-style photographs

The three photos should be identical and show your appearance as you normally look. Use a recent, clear image that can be printed at approximately 7 × 10 cm.

HOW TO USE IDPHOTODIY TO CREATE AN IRELAND SPSV DRIVER LICENCE PHOTO ONLINE

Step 1: Take a clear passport photo

Use a smartphone or digital camera to take your passport size photo. Ask another person to take the picture so the camera remains level and your face is shown directly from the front.

Make sure your head and shoulders are visible, with enough space around them for the photo to be cropped correctly.

Step 2: Upload your photo to the passport photo maker

Select the original image from your phone, tablet or computer. Avoid screenshots, heavily compressed images and scanned printed photos because they may produce a lower-quality result.

Step 3: Create your passport size photo online

Use the IDPhotoDIY passport photo maker to crop and resize the image to approximately 7 cm wide × 10 cm high.

The passport photo maker can prepare a printable digital file for your Ireland SPSV Driver Licence or Taxi Licence application.

Step 4: Print three identical photos

Download the finished photo and print colour copies on suitable photo paper.

Check that every printed photo is clear, correctly sized and free from marks, lines or printing defects.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What size is an Ireland SPSV Driver Licence photo?

The photograph should measure approximately 7 cm wide × 10 cm high.

How many passport photos do I need?

You need three identical colour passport-style photographs.

How recent should the photos be?

The photographs should be no more than six months old.

Can I create my SPSV passport photo online?

Yes. Upload a clear image and use the IDPhotoDIY passport photo maker to crop and resize it to the required printable photo size.

Can I use a smartphone photo?

Yes. You can take the original photo with a smartphone when the image is clear, evenly lit and taken directly from the front.

Can I take a selfie?

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

Can I wear glasses?

Sunglasses are not permitted. Tinted glasses may be accepted when they do not obscure your eyes.

Can I wear a head covering?

A head covering is permitted only when it is worn for religious reasons. Hair bands are not permitted.

Can I wear a uniform?

Military and police uniforms are not accepted. Wear normal everyday clothing.

Do the photos need to be printed?

Yes. Prepare and print three identical colour photographs for the SPSV Driver Licence application.

Source https://www.nationaltransport.ie/ta...

Do not worry about the photo size requirements. IDPhotoDIY online tool will help you make correct Ireland SPSV Driver Licence / Taxi Licence size photos.

How to make Ireland SPSV Driver Licence / Taxi Licence 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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