Ireland visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Short Stay 'C' Visit (Tourist) visa: AVATS online form + documents submitted via VFS India (New Delhi Visa Office) need a photo that meets Ireland's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Ireland photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Face takes up 70–80% of the photo, head centred. The authority does not publish an exact size for this route.
Full Ireland visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Short Stay 'C' Visit (Tourist) visa: AVATS online form + documents submitted via VFS India (New Delhi Visa Office) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35–38 wide x 45–50 high |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | Plain white or light grey (NDVO checklist: clear white) |
| Head / face size | Face takes up 70–80% of the photo, head centred |
| How recent | Less than 6 months old (ISD); the New Delhi Visa Office checklist says not older than 3 months |
| Glasses | No sunglasses or tinted glasses; normal glasses OK if eyes clearly visible |
| Head covering | Not allowed except for religious reasons, with face clearly visible |
| Expression and pose | Neutral (no squint, frown or smile), eyes open, mouth closed, head not tilted or turned |
| Copies | 2 identical photos |
Other official rules
- Colour, sharp focus, correct exposure, natural skin tones, no red-eye, shadows or glare
- Printed on photographic paper
- Write the applicant's name and visa application/transaction number on the back in BLOCK CAPITALS
- Do not staple or attach photos to the form; put them loose in the envelope
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain white or light grey (ndvo checklist: clear white) background
- Neutral (no squint, frown or smile), eyes open, mouth closed, head not tilted or turned
- Use a photo less than 6 months old (isd); the new delhi visa office checklist says not older than 3 months
- Colour, sharp focus, correct exposure, natural skin tones, no red-eye, shadows or glare
- Printed on photographic paper
- Write the applicant's name and visa application/transaction number on the back in BLOCK CAPITALS
Avoid
- No sunglasses or tinted glasses; normal glasses OK if eyes clearly visible
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
Order at least 2 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to the required size
- Check the background is plain white or light grey
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ireland visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35–38 wide x 45–50 high mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Ireland visa photo?
Plain white or light grey (NDVO checklist: clear white).
How old can the photo be?
Less than 6 months old (ISD); the New Delhi Visa Office checklist says not older than 3 months.
Can I wear glasses in my Ireland visa photo?
No sunglasses or tinted glasses; normal glasses OK if eyes clearly visible
How many photos do I need?
2 identical photos.
Where do these rules come from?
From Immigration Service Delivery (Dept of Justice): Photograph rules for visa applications, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Immigration Service Delivery (Dept of Justice): Photograph rules for visa applications
Also checked: https://assets.ireland.ie/documents/NDVO_VAC_Checklist_-_April_2026.pdf
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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