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Irish passport photo for babies - requirements and guidelines
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Irish passport photo for babies and infants
The Irish passport is a document issued by the authorities of Ireland to all its citizens. Having a passport is not only a privilege but, in instances such as international travel, a necessity. If you want to leave the country you need to have a valid passport, regardless of your age.
If you wish to take your newborn baby on board a plane your child will need to have its very own passport, just like you. Even if your baby has just been born, a valid passport is necessary for any international travel.
Taking a photograph of a little baby, who is constantly moving around and knows very little about standing still and posing for pictures, might come as a challenge. But you may perform this task yourself with nothing more than a smartphone, using PhotoAiD.
Guidelines for a baby passport photo in Ireland
If you know what guidelines to follow when taking a passport photo for your kid, the activity becomes more trivial than it seems at first. Especially when you know that the rules and regulations regarding baby passport photos are less strict than the ones for adults.
In order for you to have the best understanding of Irish baby passport photo requirements, we have prepared a brief summary of the most important aspects.
Irish passport photo for babies and infants - the requirements
What criteria does the baby passport photo need to meet? Let’s look at the technical requirements:
- the picture cannot be older than 6 months,
- the minimum size for a baby passport photo is 35mmx45mm, with a maximum size of 38 mm x 50 mm,
- the photograph needs to be printed on high-quality photo paper, printing on an inkjet printer won’t do,
- the photo must be in colour if submitting a digital photo, but it can be in black and white if you are applying with a paper application and physical photo, sharp, and with no pixelation,
- the background of the photo must be white, with no objects in view.
Background in Irish baby passport photos
As the official passport photo regulations say, the background must be white. It does not have to be perfectly white - some light greyish colours are acceptable as well.
If you are about to take an infant passport photo yourself, there are some tips you can follow, not only to make the task easier for you, but also to enhance your chances of acceptance.
The background must be white and it should not have any objects visible within it. However, instead of trying to put your newborn baby against a white wall, you can simply follow these easy steps:
- prepare a white blanket or bed sheet,
- position your baby in a lying position on the blanket/sheet,
- take multiple pictures, so that you can choose the best one.
This way you make it more comfortable for the child, give yourself better chances at getting the perfect shot and, on top of that, you are fulfilling the baby passport photo requirements.
Positioning the baby in the passport photo
If you have a little baby you might find it quite challenging to make your newborn stand still, not to mention pose correctly for the passport pictures. Luckily, not only are the regulations concerning baby passport photos less strict, but there are also some smart tricks you can try.
What you need to know is that the child does not have to pose perfectly. Their mouth can be opened a little bit, their eyes do not have to look straight at the camera, and their facial expression might be in a slight grimace.
Simply make sure that your baby is not expressing any strong emotions, such as crying or anger, and do your best to capture the child with its eyes open. Holding your child is forbidden, as well as the usage of any dummies or toys.
What you can do in order to increase your chances of taking a suitable passport photo, is to lay your baby on a white blanket. This is a universal solution for you to achieve both the proper background and a good pose. This way, because the baby feels comfortable, you get the best chances of capturing the right moment.
You may also use a car seat to position your baby for the picture - just make sure to put a white blanket in between the child and seat.
Lighting conditions in Irish baby passport photos
When it comes to the lighting the requirements are rather easy to follow, as you just have to make sure that the picture is neither over or underexposed. If you are taking the picture yourself, you should know that most cameras or smartphones can perfectly adjust the balance automatically.
One important note is that there cannot be any shadows visible, either on the face of your baby, nor in the background.
Natural daylight is the best source of light for passport photos, as it does not alter your skin tone, nor does it cast any strong shadows.
Taking Irish baby passport photo yourself
You can take the baby passport picture yourself. And to do so, you do not need to possess any professional equipment. Your smartphone is more than enough to perform this task.
For this, you may use the services of professional online passport photo apps, which will guide you through the process and alter your pictures so that they become legitimate passport photos.
PhotoAiD - perfect passport photo of your baby
PhotoAiD transforms your phone into a pocket-size photo booth. It is a software designed to help you get your passport photos with the least amount of steps and, at the same time, making sure that your pictures are going to be accepted.
With our software, you simply need to snap a picture of your baby, upload it to the website or mobile application, and decide whether you like the photo or not. PhotoAiD automatically recognises whether the image meets the official requirements, and then adjusts it accordingly - making sure the size, resolution, dimensions and proportions are correct.
What makes this app extra convenient is the fact that you can take the picture almost anywhere, even on a sofa, as the software has the ability to remove the background in your kid’s photo and replace it with a plain white one.
On top of that, you can upload countless photos of your baby and see how they look once they have been adjusted to meet the baby passport photo requirements. Once you find the most likeable one, you can then order it either digitally or in a printed format.
PhotoAiD works smoothly on PC, and devices with Android or iOS - the way that is most convenient for you.
Desirable results
We are certain that passport photos created using our software will get accepted. Thousands of people have already transformed their home-made photographs into passport photos using PhotoAiD, with a nearly 100% success rate.
In case your passport photo gets rejected, you are eligible for a double money refund.
Last update: 01/06/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
💡 What size is a baby passport photo in Ireland?
A digital passport photo for a baby should not be smaller than 715 pixels (width) and 951 pixels (height), and it cannot be larger than 9 MB. Paper versions should be sized at a minimum of 35 mm x 45 mm, and a maximum of 38 mm x 50 mm.
💡 Where can I take a baby passport photo near me?
You can take a sweet passport photo of your infant at home by placing the infant on a white bed sheet and using your smartphone. If you don't want to do this yourself, find a photo booth or a professional photographer.
💡 Can my child wear glasses in a passport photo?
Your child can wear them as long as the frames do not obscure their eyes and they are not sunglasses.
💡 How do I take a baby passport photo with my phone?
To take a good photo, lay your baby on his/her back on a light-coloured sheet or blanket and take the picture from above, at a distance of 1 to 1.5 metres.
💡 How strict are baby passport photos regulations?
While there are fewer restrictions than in the case of adult passport photos, there are still a number of requirements that must be met. Facial expressions are allowed as well as smiling or having their eyes closed. Toys or other people must not appear in the photo.
💡 Can I travel with my baby without a passport?
Travelling without a passport is not allowed, even for a newborn. Infants need a valid passport and cannot be included on their parents' passports.
💡 Can I take my child’s passport photo myself?
The Irish government specifically states that you are allowed to take passport photos yourself. Just remember not to zoom in on your phone when taking the photos, as this will not be accepted.
About the document
Irish passport for a baby
To apply for an Irish Passport, your child must be an Irish citizen, and in most cases, all of the child’s guardians must consent to a passport being issued. This passport is valid for 5 years and during this time you don’t have to worry if your child’s appearance changes.
According to the Passport Index, Ireland’s passport ranks among the most powerful passports in the world today – it is currently in 4th place (with Netherlands, France, Portugal, Austria, Luxembourg, Italy, Greece, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) with a total number of 132 countries open for travelling.
You have a few options to apply for your baby’s first passport:
- Online.
- By post – Passport Express.
- In-person – Passport Office’s counter service/ embassy/consulate.
When applying for your baby’s first passport, you will need to fill out certain forms, confirming both your own identity and your relationship to the child, as well as offering consent for the child to gain a passport. If applying online, all parents or guardians of the child will need to sign Child Passport Identity and Consent Forms with oversight from a suitable witness. If applying through a physical application form, all parents or guardians will need to fill out and sign Section 7 of the passport application form, overseen by a witness. In cases where the child only has one guardian, a Sole Guardian Affidavit must be submitted. In cases where one parent is uncooperative, it is possible to get a court order that will allow the application to go ahead regardless. You will also need to provide supporting documentation to confirm your child’s connection to you, as well as any claim to Irish citizenship you or your child may have. This can include your child’s birth certificate, a parent’s passport or a parent’s birth certificate.
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