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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
French Passport / ID spec
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 32–36 mm (chin to crown (standard for the 35×45 format)) |
| Background | Light, plain (light grey/blue accepted; no dark background) |
| Digital upload | French applications require physical photos (“tête nue” — bare head). The 35×45 mm format is specified in official French paperwork (e.g., naturalisation files). |
Source: service-public.fr (official French administration) · verified 2026-10-08
French Passport / ID photo — requirements & how to
French passport and ID photos use the 35×45 mm format — the same footprint as most of Europe. The head (chin to crown) should measure roughly 32–36 mm. French rules require a “tête nue” (bare head) photo: no head covering, face fully uncovered, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera. The format and the bare-head requirement appear directly in official French government paperwork.
Key rules for France
- “Tête nue” — no head covering (except religious), face fully uncovered
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Face centred, looking straight at the camera
- No glasses unless medically required
- Photo must be recent — usually taken within 6 months
How to make your France photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is a French passport photo?
35×45 mm — official French paperwork specifies photos “format 35 x 45 mm, tête nue” (bare head).
Can I smile in a French ID photo?
No — a neutral expression with the mouth closed is required, and you must look straight at the camera.
Can I wear glasses in a French passport photo?
Avoid them where possible; if medically necessary, the eyes must be clearly visible and there must be no reflections on the lenses.