France passport photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height	70–80% of the photo height
Background	Light grey or light blue
How recent	Taken within the last 6 months
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · 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

Related tools and guides

• France: photo rules for every document
• Lay out this photo on a 4×6, Letter or A4 print sheet
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