What size is a France passport photo?
TL;DR A France passport photo is 35 × 45 mm on a light blue-grey (NOT white) background, supplied at 413 × 531 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 3 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | light blue-grey (NOT white) (#D9DDE0) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 3 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- 35 mm wide by 45 mm high
- Face 32-36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull, hair excluded
- Background must be a uniform light colour — light blue or light grey. White is prohibited
- No overexposure or underexposure, no shadow on the face or the background
- No glasses (banned since 2022)
- No headgear (no religious exceptions)
Can I wear a head covering?
No. This document does not permit a head covering, including for religious reasons, and an AI cannot reliably remove one. If you wear one, expect this document to be refused.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: passeport.ants.gouv.fr. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a France passport photo?
- A France passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 413 × 531 pixels (300 DPI), on a light blue-grey (NOT white) background.
- Can I take a France passport photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 35 × 45 mm on a light blue-grey (NOT white) background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a France passport photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 3 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a France passport photo?
- No. This document does not permit a head covering, including for religious reasons, and an AI cannot reliably remove one. If you wear one, expect this document to be refused.
- How much does a France passport photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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