Official Réunionese ID photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationThe identity card available to French citizens in Réunion is the national carte nationale d’identité, or CNI. Its portrait gives officials and other authorised users a way to compare the person presenting the card with the recorded identity. It is a French national credential, so an application on the island uses the national identity-photo standards rather than a separate Réunion-only portrait format.
You can begin with an online pre-application, then submit the supporting documents through a mairie. The prefecture makes clear that this preliminary online step does not remove the in-person part of the process. Treat the appointment as the point when both the documentary evidence and the new image must be ready. An old card may help establish the existing record, but the photograph printed on it is not automatically suitable as the picture for the replacement.
National guidance asks for a single photograph taken within the previous six months and showing your current appearance. Use the detailed photo requirements below to assess framing, facial expression and background. Good photo quality should preserve real facial detail and a recognisable likeness, rather than smoothing the face until it differs from everyday appearance. Keep any requested prints protected with your identity documents. If you are applying for a child’s card, remember that the child is the subject of the portrait even when a parent manages the paperwork. Ask the mairie about the exact documents for that child’s situation before attending.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.
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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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