# ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland Driver's License Photo Country: Ireland Document: Driver's License Page language: en Page: [๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชIreland Driver's License Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/ie/driving/) Requirements last verified: 2026-01-25 Applies to: Understanding the driver's licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office. Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The issuing office photographs you on site; outside photos are not accepted for the driver's licence. The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document. ## Photo specifications These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below. | Requirement | Value | |---|---| | Photo dimensions | 35 ร— 45 mm | | Photo paper | Glossy or matte | | Digital pixel dimensions | 715 ร— 951 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) | | Digital file format | JPEG | | Maximum digital file size | 9000 KB | | Photo age | Taken within 6 months | ## Appearance and composition - Background: Plain white, light grey, or cream background - Head size: Face must cover 70-80% of photo height - Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed, no smiling - Glasses: Not permitted. - Even lighting; no harsh shadows. - Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden. - Color photo. - Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions. - Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions. - No earphones or wireless devices. ## What to expect at your appointment Understanding the driver's licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office. [Read the official requirements](https://www.ndls.ie/how-to-apply/applying-in-person.html) ## How to prepare Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time. - Wearing glasses โ€” Glasses must be removed for Irish driving licence photos, even prescription glasses - Wrong photo size โ€” Must be 35ร—45mm (minimum) to 38ร—50mm (maximum), the standard EU biometric format - Non-plain background โ€” Background must be plain white, light grey, or cream with no patterns or objects - Photo too old โ€” Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance - Face not fully visible โ€” Hair covering eyes, head tilted, or face obscured will cause rejection - Wrong expression โ€” Must have neutral expression with mouth closed, no smiling ## Common rejection reasons - Wearing glasses โ€” Glasses must be removed for Irish driving licence photos, even prescription glasses - Wrong photo size โ€” Must be 35ร—45mm (minimum) to 38ร—50mm (maximum), the standard EU biometric format - Non-plain background โ€” Background must be plain white, light grey, or cream with no patterns or objects - Photo too old โ€” Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance - Face not fully visible โ€” Hair covering eyes, head tilted, or face obscured will cause rejection - Wrong expression โ€” Must have neutral expression with mouth closed, no smiling ## Source for the document requirements [Source linked by the document page](https://www.ndls.ie/how-to-apply/applying-in-person.html) The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.