Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Ireland work permit
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for an Ireland work permit. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white or light grey background. |
| Glasses | Sunglasses and heavily tinted glasses prohibited; eyes must be fully visible. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white or light grey background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Ireland-specific things to know
- Ireland asks for the employment permit photograph as a digital JPEG of at least 413 × 531 pixels and at most 448 × 590 pixels, 240–300 dpi — a scan of a printed photograph is refused.
- The Department gives no head size or background of its own: the photo must be «the same size and specifications as that provided for an Irish passport».
- The photo is uploaded by the employee on the first page of the employee section, while the employer completes the employment details — an application stays a draft until the employee, the employer and any agent have signed.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) of Ireland — Employment Permits. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- EPOS user guide, section 7: a passport photo of the foreign national must be uploaded as part of the documentary attachments for all employment permit applications; in line with the Employment Permits Regulations, as amended, the photo must be the same size and specifications as that provided for an Irish passport — width 413 pixels (35 mm at 300 dpi), height 531 pixels (45 mm at 300 dpi); the guide shows how to resize a photo with MS Paint (maintain aspect ratio unchecked, 413 horizontal, 531 vertical).
- Common user queries guide: passport photos must comply with the dimensions and dpi; the photo should not be scanned — applicants are advised to go to an official photo shop and obtain a digital file photo saved in JPEG format; minimum image size 413 pixels (35 mm) wide and 531 pixels (45 mm) high; maximum 448 pixels (38 mm) wide and 590 pixels (50 mm) high; resolution 240 dpi to 300 dpi; every document for upload must be less than 5 MB.
- Same guide, checking and troubleshooting: the dimensions and dpi can be seen in the file properties (the details tab) without opening the photo; software and online tools can resize it; if the photo meets the requirements but still does not upload, save it to the computer desktop and upload it from there.
- Common user queries guide, the application: the first page of the employee section is the employee questionnaire (starting with «Are you currently in the State») and has the passport photo upload option; the employee fills in the personal fields, uploads the passport photo and signs the declaration page — if any party (employee, employer or agent) does not sign, the application stays a draft and the «Pay now» button does not appear.
- Employment Permits FAQs 2024, document lists: every applicant must submit a passport-sized photo of the foreign national the same size as that required for an Irish passport — not scanned, a digital file photo saved in JPEG format, with a minimum width and height of 413 × 531 pixels (35 × 45 mm at 240 dpi) and a maximum of 448 × 590 pixels (38 × 50 mm at 300 dpi) — and a clear copy of the personal details page of the passport showing the picture, personal details and signature; a new application needs a passport valid at least six months after the application date, a renewal at least three months.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a work permit photo be in Ireland?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white or light grey background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.