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Passport photos

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  • 25-07-2013 10:48am
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    rocky raccoon
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    I need to get photos for the renewal of an american passport. I don't think the photos from the photo machine in Tesco's will be accepted. There are a number of rules for american passport photos. Does anyone know of anywhere in town?


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    FoxyVixen
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    The photo shop on O'Connell St dos them. I've never had any issues getting Irish passport photos off them.


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    Mint Sauce
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    FoxyVixen wrote: »
    The photo shop on O'Connell St dos them. I've never had any issues getting Irish passport photos off them.

    Also the pharmacy a couple of doors down. Have had photos returned and passport application delayed using that one in Tescos arcade, causing a mad dash to Dublin to collect passport in person.


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    rocky raccoon
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    The US Embassy are very particular about passport photos, the size and the persons position stating:

    "The required photograph frame size should be 2" x 2" as per examples. The head (measured from the top of hair/head to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) with the eye level between 1 1/8 inch to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo."

    http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/photoexamples/photoexamples_5300.html#page

    This is probably similar to other nations but I do know that the US are very strict. I also remember from my last renewal, when I was living in Dublin, that the size of the photos taken by some chemists, machines, etc., are not acceptable.


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    FoxyVixen
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    Well considering it's a photo shop on O'Connell St. I'm sure they can assist you with the exact requirements.

    Only one way to find out and that's to go in with your specifications and ask.


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    hugo29
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    rocky raccoon wrote: »
    I need to get photos for the renewal of an american passport. I don't think the photos from the photo machine in Tesco's will be accepted. There are a number of rules for american passport photos. Does anyone know of anywhere in town?

    photofast o connell street, got kids done there, no problems


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    rocky raccoon
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    hugo29 wrote: »
    photofast o connell street, got kids done there, no problems
    Hugo can I ask if those photos were for an American passport? I remember the last time I had it renewed I had to get photos done a second time as they would not accept the first ones I had done as they didn't meet the requirements. That time I was told by the place that took the original set that they would be ok, but they weren't. That is why I am looking for advise from Sligo people with American passports who had the photos taken in town. Some places might genuinely think that their pictures are accepted when they might not.


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    rocky raccoon
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    FoxyVixen wrote: »
    Well considering it's a photo shop on O'Connell St. I'm sure they can assist you with the exact requirements.

    Only one way to find out and that's to go in with your specifications and ask.
    Went in to the photoshop today. They do the photos alright, €18 I thought he said, but it could have been €15 he said


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    johnire
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    Myself and my partner got ours done in Mulreaneys on Wine St. No issues whatsoever and we've used them for the States. I can't remember the price but I do know it was way under €10....I think about €6.

    rocky raccoon wrote: »
    I need to get photos for the renewal of an american passport. I don't think the photos from the photo machine in Tesco's will be accepted. There are a number of rules for american passport photos. Does anyone know of anywhere in town?


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    rocky raccoon
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    johnire wrote: »
    Myself and my partner got ours done in Mulreaneys on Wine St. No issues whatsoever and we've used them for the States. I can't remember the price but I do know it was way under €10....I think about €6.

    Will look into mulreaneys next week, thanks


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    red sean
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    johnire wrote: »
    Myself and my partner got ours done in Mulreaneys on Wine St. No issues whatsoever and we've used them for the States. I can't remember the price but I do know it was way under €10....I think about €6.
    But was that for U.S. passports? Or Irish passport travelling to the U.S?

    Mulreanys is called Cara Pharmacy now!


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    rocky raccoon
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    johnire wrote: »
    Myself and my partner got ours done in Mulreaneys on Wine St. No issues whatsoever and we've used them for the States. I can't remember the price but I do know it was way under €10....I think about €6.
    Following your advice I went into a Chemist on Wine St. today, not sure if it was Mulreaneys. They told me they do the 2" x 2" photos that I need, €5.60 each. Thanks


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