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Whether you choose to have your photo taken at home, by a photo professional or at a photo booth you will need to be aware of our guidelines. These will help you get your photo right first time.</p> <div class="updated-date" style="display: none;">Thu, 26 May 2022 09:38:37 BST </div> </div> </section> <section class="gen-content-landing-wrap" aria-label="Photo Guidelines - main content"> <div class="gen-content-landing__block"> <a id="d.en.338870"></a>   <h1 class="content-heading ">Passport Photo Guidelines</h1> <p>Poor quality photos are one of the main reasons we reject passport applications. You must submit a photo that has been taken in the last six months. This is a requirement from the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Your application will be delayed if your photos do not meet the rules. <span>If you have a disability that prevents you meeting photo requirements, </span><a href="/passports/contact/">contact us</a><span> and we can advise you.</span></p> <h2>Applying online</h2> <p><a href="https://www.dfa.ie/passports/photo-guidelines/#digitalphotos" title="You must submit a digital photo.">You must submit a digital photo.</a></p> <h2>Applying by paper application form</h2> <p><a href="https://www.dfa.ie/passports/photo-guidelines/#printedphotos" title="You must submit a printed photo.">You must submit a printed photo.</a></p> <div class="updated-date" style="display: none;">Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:03:50 BST </div> </div> </section> <section class="gen-content-landing-wrap" aria-label="Photo Guidelines - main content"> <div class="gen-content-landing__block"> <a id="d.en.338879"></a>   <h3><a id="digitalphotos"></a>Digital photos</h3> <p>You need a digital photo to apply for a Passport Book or Passport Card online.</p> <div class="updated-date" style="display: none;">Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:03:57 BST </div> </div> </section><div class="content-wrap">  <div class="panel-group" id="" aria-multiselectable="true">  <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>How to get a digital photo</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <h3>To apply online with a digital photo, you can:</h3> <ul> <li>Use a device like a smartphone, iPad or computer that takes digital photos. You’ll need someone to help you take the photo. <ul> <li>You cannot take a selfie</li> <li>Do not use the zoom function on a digital camera or smartphone</li> </ul> </li> <li>Go to a photo shop before you apply and get a digital photo. Your photo can be emailed to you or saved on a digital storage device such as USB key.</li> <li>Use a participating photo booth before you apply and get a code to add the photo to your application.</li> </ul> <h4>Participating photo booths</h4> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://passportphoto.ie/" target="_blank">Find a Photo Me booth</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://idstation.online/default/Home/StoreLocator" target="_blank">Find an IDstation.online instore service</a></strong></li> </ul> <h4>Photo Me Queries</h4> <ul> <li>Telephone: 1850 444 342</li> <li>Email: dpp@photo-me.com</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Your digital photo must meet these technical specifications</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>Not be a scanned photo.</li> <li>Be in colour.</li> <li>Not be less than 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels in height.</li> <li>Be in JPEG format.</li> <li>Not have compression, loss or compression artefacts.</li> <li>Not be digitally enhanced or changed.</li> <li>Not contain barrel or other distortion.</li> <li>Not be larger than 9 megabytes (9MB).</li> <li>If you are taking a photo at home and encounter problems, consider visiting a photo booth or photo provider.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Uploading your digital photo</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <h4>Transferring your digital photo from a portable device to your desktop computer</h4> <ul> <li>You will need to transfer your image to your computer and be able to find it to proceed. Try using file explorer to find the photo. Rename the photo to something memorable.</li> <li>Consider emailing it from your phone if you have that setup.</li> <li>If using a camera, consult the manufacturer’s instructions on transferring files.</li> <li>You can apply from the phone or tablet on which you took the photograph.</li> </ul> <h4>Rotation</h4> <ul> <li>There are buttons on the photo preview page to let you rotate your photo.</li> <li>If you upload your photo and it is sideways or upside down it will not affect your application. We will rotate it for you.</li> </ul> <h4>Browser Issues</h4> <ul> <li>If your browser crashes, restart your application.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Getting your digital photo approved</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>We review your photo when the online system accepts it. If the photo does not meet our guidelines, we will contact you.</li> <li>If you uploaded the wrong photo <a href="/passports/contact/">contact the Passport Service</a>. Have your application number ready.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <script> $('.panel-group').each(function(idx, el) { var $thisAcc = $(el); $thisAcc.attr('id', 'accordion'+idx); $thisAcc.find('.panel').each(function(panelIdx, panelEl) { $(panelEl).find('.panel-heading').each(function(panelHeadIdx, panelHead) { $(panelHead).attr('id', 'panel-heading'+idx+panelIdx); $(panelHead).find('.panel-heading__anchor').attr({'data-parent': '#accordion'+idx, 'href': '#collapse'+idx+panelIdx}); }); $(panelEl).find('.panel-collapse').each(function(panelCollapseIdx, panelCollapse) { $(panelCollapse).attr('id', 'collapse'+idx+panelIdx); (panelCollapseIdx > 0) ? $(panelCollapse).addClass('in') : false; }); }); }); </script>  <section class="gen-content-landing-wrap" aria-label="Photo Guidelines - main content"> <div class="gen-content-landing__block"> <a id="d.en.338884"></a>   <h3><a id="printedphotos"></a>Printed photos</h3> <p><span>You need a printed photo to apply for a Passport Book by paper application form.</span></p> <div class="updated-date" style="display: none;">Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:04:36 BST </div> </div> </section><div class="content-wrap">  <div class="panel-group" id="" aria-multiselectable="true">  <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>If you are applying by paper application form, you need to</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>Include 4 identical photos, no more than 6 months old with your passport application</li> <li>Make sure they meet our requirements on pose and visuals</li> <li>Get your witness for your application to: <ul> <li>Write the form number on the back of two of your four photos. They can find this in Section 9 of the application form.</li> <li>Sign and stamp the back of those two photos.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>If this is not done we will need you to submit a new form and new photos.</p> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Your print photo must meet these technical specifications</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p><strong>Size</strong></p> <p>The photos should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up between 70% and 80% of the frame.</p> <ul> <li>Minimum: 35mm x 45mm</li> <li>Maximum: 38mm x 50mm</li> </ul> <h4>Quality</h4> <ul> <li>Photos must be printed on photo-quality paper at a high resolution.</li> <li>Photos must be in sharp focus and correctly exposed</li> <li>There should be no ink marks or creases.</li> <li>Digital enhancements or changes are not acceptable.</li> <li>The reverse of the photos must be white and unglazed.</li> <li>Black and white photos are recommended as they're digitally printed onto the passport in black and white. But we also accept colour photos.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <script> $('.panel-group').each(function(idx, el) { var $thisAcc = $(el); $thisAcc.attr('id', 'accordion'+idx); $thisAcc.find('.panel').each(function(panelIdx, panelEl) { $(panelEl).find('.panel-heading').each(function(panelHeadIdx, panelHead) { $(panelHead).attr('id', 'panel-heading'+idx+panelIdx); $(panelHead).find('.panel-heading__anchor').attr({'data-parent': '#accordion'+idx, 'href': '#collapse'+idx+panelIdx}); }); $(panelEl).find('.panel-collapse').each(function(panelCollapseIdx, panelCollapse) { $(panelCollapse).attr('id', 'collapse'+idx+panelIdx); (panelCollapseIdx > 0) ? $(panelCollapse).addClass('in') : false; }); }); }); </script>  <section class="gen-content-landing-wrap" aria-label="Photo Guidelines - main content"> <div class="gen-content-landing__block"> <a id="d.en.338888"></a>   <h3><a id="Digitalandprintphotoguidelinesonposeandvisuals"></a>Digital and print photo guidelines on pose and visuals</h3> <div class="updated-date" style="display: none;">Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:04:57 BST </div> </div> </section><div class="content-wrap">  <div class="panel-group" id="" aria-multiselectable="true">  <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Facial features</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>Ensure your facial features are visible, hair should not cover any part of the eyes.</li> <li>You can wear glasses. The frame must not cover any part of your eyes. There must be no glare on the lenses. Dark glasses are not permitted.</li> <li>You can wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons. Your full facial features must be visible. You cannot wear head accessories for any other reason.</li> <li>Do not wear sunglasses.</li> </ul> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-132-300x443.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Passport Photograph for Irish Passport - Guidelines on pose and visuals" title="Example of Unacceptable Passport Photograph for Irish Passport - Guidelines on pose and visuals" style="width : 300px; height : 443px; " /></td> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-130-300x433.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Passport Photograph for Irish Passport - Guidelines on pose and visuals" title="Example of Acceptable Passport Photograph for Irish Passport - Guidelines on pose and visuals" style="width : 300px; height : 433px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center">Not Acceptable</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable</h4> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Lighting and focus</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>Your photo must be in focus. Balance the lighting and colour, not too dark or too light.</li> <li>There must not be any shadows on your face or behind your head.</li> <li>'Red eye' in photographs is not acceptable.</li> <li>Good colour balance and natural skin tones are essential.</li> </ul> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-15-300x433.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Photograph - Lighting and Shadows" title="Example of Unacceptable Photograph - Lighting and Shadows" style="width : 300px; height : 433px; " /></td> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-117-300x450.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Photograph - Lighting and Shadows" title="Example of Acceptable Photograph - Lighting and Shadows" style="width : 300px; height : 450px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center">Not Acceptable</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable</h4> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Expression</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>Make sure your expression is neutral, do not smile and close your mouth.</li> <li>Do not tilt your head up/down or left/right. Look straight into the camera.</li> </ul> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center">&zwnj;<img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-2-300x395.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Passport Photograph - Facial Expression" title="Example of Unacceptable Passport Photograph - Facial Expression" style="width : 300px; height : 395px; margin : 0px auto; display: block; " /></td> <td align="center">&zwnj;<img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-4-300x427.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Photograph - Facial Expression" title="Example of Acceptable Photograph - Facial Expression" style="width : 300px; height : 427px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center">Not Acceptable</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable</h4> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Distance</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>The photo must capture your image from head to mid torso.</li> <li>Please ensure there is visible space between your head and shoulders and the edge of your photo.</li> <li>Uniforms, whether civil or military, or clothing bearing insignia are not permitted.</li> </ul> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="/media/dfa/alldfawebsitemedia/passportcitizenship/passportonline/good-photo-thumb.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Passport Online Example Photo " title="Passport Online Example Photo " style="width : 170px; height : 150px; " /></td> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/alldfawebsitemedia/passportcitizenship/passportonline/too-far-away-thumb.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Passport Online Example Photo - Too Far Away" title="Passport Online Example Photo - Too Far Away" style="width : 170px; height : 150px; " /></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><img src="/media/dfa/alldfawebsitemedia/passportcitizenship/passportonline/too-close-in-thumb.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Passport Online Example Photo Too Close In" title="Passport Online Example Photo Too Close In" style="width : 170px; height : 150px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Acceptable</strong></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Not Acceptable. Too far away.</strong></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Not acceptable. Too close in.</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Background</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>You need to stand in front of a completely plain, light grey, white or cream background.</li> <li>No objects such as door panels or plants should be visible in your passport photo.</li> </ul> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-120-300x447.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Background for Passport Photograph " title="Example of Unacceptable Background for Passport Photograph " style="width : 300px; height : 447px; " /></td> <td align="center">&zwnj;<img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/photojpen-125-300x461.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Background for Irish Passport Photograph" title="Example of Acceptable Background for Irish Passport Photograph" style="width : 300px; height : 461px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center">Not Acceptable</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable</h4> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Child photos</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <ul> <li>If your infant or very young child cannot support themselves, they should be photographed lying down on a plain, white surface.</li> <li>No one else should appear in the photo, so make sure that hands or arms used to support the child are not visible.</li> <li>Soothers/pacifiers cannot be present in photographs as these can obscure facial features.</li> </ul> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Pose-and-Expression---Not-Acceptable-300x441.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Pose and Expression" title="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Pose and Expression" style="width : 300px; height : 441px; " /></td> <td align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Pose-and-Expression---Acceptable-300x458.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Pose and Expression" title="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Pose and Expression" style="width : 300px; height : 458px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center">Pose and Expression Not Acceptable</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Pose and Expression Acceptable</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <h4 align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Facial-Features---Not-Acceptable-300x455.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Facial Features" title="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Facial Features" style="width : 300px; height : 455px; " /></h4> </td> <td> <img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Facial-Features---Acceptable-300x449.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Facial Features" title="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Facial Features" style="width : 300px; height : 449px; " /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <h4>Not Acceptable Facial Features</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable Facial Features</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <h4 align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Background---Not-Acceptable-300x450.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Background" title="Example of Unacceptable Child Passport Photograph - Background" style="width : 300px; height : 450px; " /></h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center"><img src="/media/dfa/passport/passportphotographs/Background---Acceptable-300x439.jpg" class="dfa-img--old" alt="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Background" title="Example of Acceptable Child Passport Photograph - Background" style="width : 300px; height : 439px; " /></h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <h4>Not Acceptable Background</h4> </td> <td> <h4 align="center">Acceptable Background</h4> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading" id=""> <h4 class="panel-title"> <a class="panel-heading__anchor" data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="" href=""> <span>Cropping Tool</span> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_plus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-more__icon" alt="Show the panel body"> <img src="/media/dfa-2017/style-assets/media/svg-imgs/circle_minus_gray-dark.svg" class="panel-heading__show-less__icon" alt="Hide the panel body"> </a> </h4> </div>   <div id="" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <p>The Passport Service sometimes encounters difficulties checking and processing photographs of babies and small children (newborn to 36 months). 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