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Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height70–80% of the photo height
BackgroundLight grey or light blue
How recentTaken within the last 6 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: service-public.fr F10619. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Who can take the photo

  • The authority requires a photo studio or an authorised provider.
    prise par un professionnel habilité ou dans une cabine utilisant un système agréé service-public.fr

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • The authority gives separate instructions for babies and children.
    il n’est pas adapté aux enfants de moins de 5 ans be.diplomatie.gouv.fr

Questions

What size is a France passport photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a France passport photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other France documents

  • Visa — background light grey or light blue here, plain white there
  • ID card — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Take your France passport photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.