Official French passport photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationA French passport identifies its holder for international travel, with the photograph forming part of the document’s biometric identity record. Preparing a passport portrait means considering both the image and the French office’s submission instructions. The French public-service guidance directs applicants to an authorised professional or approved booth for the final photograph. Use the requirements below to review the image before it accompanies the passport request, particularly if the picture is being prepared outside France.
The official passport-photo standard sets the print at 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with the face measuring 32–36 mm from chin to crown, excluding hair. Check both measurements. Filling a rectangular frame is not enough if the face is too small inside it. Our background and photo quality guides help you review the surrounding space and the detail that remains after cropping.
Use a portrait taken less than six months ago that still resembles you. Choose even lighting instead of relying on a filter to lighten one side of the face. Review facial expression before the shot, then look again at the finished image for glare or lost detail. The French specifications call for a sharp photograph without folds or marks, so protect a printed copy just as carefully as the original file.
France’s official guidance directs applicants to an authorised professional or approved booth for the final photograph. You can use online preparation to understand the framing and identify problems before that step. Keep the French passport specification with your photo order, especially when the picture is being prepared outside France.
For a French citizen applying overseas, the embassy and consulate directory helps locate the consular office receiving the passport file. Keep its appointment instructions alongside the photograph. Once the document is arranged, use the visa finder to investigate the proposed destination and transit conditions.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.
Use a plain, distraction-free background. We replace it automatically to meet official criteria.
Proper lighting ensures your photo is clear and natural. Uneven exposure or artificial glare can lead to rejection.
Your face must be fully visible with a neutral expression for easy identification and facial recognition.
Glasses are allowed only if they do not obstruct visibility. Headwear is permitted only for valid medical or religious reasons.
Improper posture can lead to application rejection. Your face and shoulders should be correctly aligned and fully visible.
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