France passport photo size
French passport and identity card photos measure 35 × 45 mm, with a chin-to-crown height of 32–36 mm. Use an authorized photographer or an approved photo booth.
- Document
- Passport and identity card
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Chin to crown
- 32–36 mm
- Background
- Plain light blue or light grey; white is not allowed
- Photo age
- Less than 6 months old
From the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull, hair excluded.
Size reference only. The single physical photo must be taken by a licensed professional or an approved booth; a non-compliant photo means the document is not issued. The e-photo code is for driving-licence procedures.
Place the crown and chin at the guide lines and the eyes in the band when one is shown. The oval is an approximate placement guide, not a face measurement or approval check.
This authority publishes no head height: keep the face centred with space above the head and the shoulders visible.
French passport and identity card dimensions
The required photo is 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. The face measurement runs from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull, excluding hair, and must be 32–36 mm, 70–80% of the photo. The photo must be less than 6 months old.
Use the required background and pose
The background must be plain and light-coloured, such as light blue or grey; white is not allowed. Keep your head straight and uncovered, eyes visible and mouth closed, with no hat, scarf or headband. Glasses are optional with thin frames and untinted lenses.
An approved capture service is required
For a French passport or identity card, the single photo must be taken by a licensed professional or an approved booth; a non-compliant photo means the document is not issued. The ANTS e-photo code applies to driving-licence procedures, not to passport or CNI applications.
Understand the frame before visiting the booth
Use the France preview to see how the head fits within a 35:45 frame. Downloads are disabled for this reference profile. Ask the authorized service for the document photo and check the official rules linked below.
How to take a valid photo
The shared ICAO points first, then what this authority adds.
- Have someone else take the photo at eye level from a few steps away; most authorities reject selfies.
- Face the camera straight on with your head level, both eyes open, mouth closed and a neutral expression.
- Light the face evenly: no shadows on the face or the background, no flash reflections, no red-eye.
- Keep the photo as taken: no filters, retouching, background replacement or AI edits.
- Only you in the frame, nothing covering the face, hair away from the eyes, no uniform.
- Leave space around the head and shoulders so the crop can follow the guide.
- Glasses are optional; the frame must not be thick or hide the eyes, lenses not tinted, no reflections.
- Head uncovered: no hat, scarf or headband.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking at the lens, eyes open and fully visible, ears uncovered.
- Colour strongly recommended; sharp, no folds, no over- or under-exposure, no shadows on the face or background.
Official sources
Requirements checked on 27 October 2026 against the official pages below. The issuing authority makes the acceptance decision; nothing on this page certifies a photo.
To compare formats, see passport photo sizes by country.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a French passport photo?
35 × 45 mm. The face height, excluding hair, is 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
Can a French passport photo have a white background?
No. The official guidance calls for a plain light-coloured background, such as light blue or grey, and excludes white.
Can I take a French identity photo at home?
For passport and identity card applications, use an authorized photographer or an approved booth as required by the official guidance. This browser preview does not replace that service.
Can this tool produce an approved e-photo code?
No. It only provides a private size and placement reference. It cannot issue an approved photo or an e-photo code.