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      French Passport Photo—Specifications

      Biometric photo with dimensions

      Size

      35x45 mm

      Digital dimensions

      min. 414x532 px

      Head size

      Must fill 70–80% of the frame

      Resolution

      400-600 DPI

      Background color

      White or light-colored

      Recency

      ≤ 6 months

      Acceptable French Passport Photo Examples

      Background

      Make sure the background is plain and light-colored.

      Glasses

      Prescription glasses are allowed as long as they don’t cover the eyes.

      Hair

      Your hair mustn’t obstruct any part of your face.

      Last update: 11/27/23
      Written by
      Riccardo Ollmert

      French Passport Photos—All You Need to Know

       

      Are you living in the United States and need to get a French passport photo? Find out all you need to know about French passport pictures, from the basic requirements to finer details, and where to source them in person and online. 

      Understanding French passport photo requirements

      French passport photos need to follow a strict list of requirements set by the country’s authorities.

      These government guidelines need to be followed to the letter. Otherwise, the picture will be rejected.

      Here at Passport Photo Online, we’ve put together this guide to walk you through all the French passport photo requirements so that you can be positive that your picture complies with all the official guidelines.

      You need a photo right now? Get a French passport picture with 100% guarantee of compliance with the rules (or double your money back) by downloading our Passport Photo Booth App for iOS or Passport Photo Maker App for Android and get a perfect photo back in 3 minutes!

      Acceptable French passport photo examples

      Here are two examples of how French passport photos should look like. For further details, keep on reading.

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      Table summarizing the requirements

      RequirementPrints & Digital
      ColorMust be in color
      RecencyTaken in the last 6 months
      Image clarityClear image of your face, not blurry, grainy, or pixelated
      FiltersDo not use filters commonly used on social media
      BackgroundWhite or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines
      Size35 mm in width, 45 mm in height
      Print QualityPrinted on matte or glossy photo-quality paper
      Resolution600 DPI
      Digital AlterationsDo not digitally change the photo

      Note: Digital images must be at least 552x709 px.

      The fine details: specifics of French passport photos

      Now that the technical specifications are out of the way, let’s take a closer look at the other French passport photo requirements.

      • Face the camera directly, looking straight into the lens
      • Maintain a neutral facial expression—no smiling or frowning allowed
      • Prescription glasses are allowed, but they must not obscure the eyes
      • Head covering is allowed only for religious reasons
      • No accessories on the head
      • Move your hair away from your face
      • Avoid clothing the same color as the background

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      French passport photo sizing details

      The size of the passport picture is probably the most important aspect. All over the world, incorrect sizing is a very common cause for rejection.

      So, make sure to follow all these measurements:

      • Height: 45 mm
      • Width: 35 mm
      • Head size: 3.2 to 3.6 cm (70–80% of the whole frame)

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      Wondering if you also need to apply for a visa? Check out this list of visa free countries for French citizens.

      Online services for French passport photos 

      Want to take a French passport picture right now? There are many online services that can help you prepare a digital photo at home.

      Here is a table comparing 5 of the most popular passport photo applications in all their main features.

      Provider

      User-

      friendliness

      Essential featuresLarge country databaseCompliance guarantee & refundPrinting servicePrice
      Passport Photo Online5/5 ✅✅✅✅$16.95
      Passport Photo & ID Maker5/5 ❌✅❌❌$6.99
      ID Photo For Passports And IDs4/5✅✅❌❌Free
      iVisa Passport Photo3/5✅✅❌✅Unclear 
      Passport Photo-ID Photo4/5❌✅❌❌$6.99

      Want to take a deeper dive into the topic?

      Here is a closer look at the top 10 passport photo apps to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.

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