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35 x 45 mm 路 Updated 2026-05-04

France Passport Photo Requirements

Resize and check a french passport photo against measurable rules before you print, upload, or decide a fresh photo is safer.

France requires an identity photo that represents current appearance. Digital edits that change contrast, facial features, background color, or skin texture can make the photo unsafe for submission.
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At a glance

Printed size
35 x 45 mm
Metric size
35 x 45 mm
Digital note
Use the approved photo booth or professional e-photo route when required by the French application flow.
Background
Plain light-coloured background such as light blue or light grey; white background is prohibited by Service-Public guidance.
Head position
Face size must be 32 to 36 mm from lower chin to top of skull, excluding hair; head straight, face toward the lens.
File note
Use a sharp, clean, recent identity photo from an approved booth or professional when required.
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35 x 45 mm827 x 1063px export
SpecsHead height around 31.5-36 mm
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Requirement checklist

These labels are practical review prompts. The final decision belongs to the relevant government office or upload portal.

35 x 45 mm frame

Passed

Light grey or light blue background, not white

Passed

No altered face or overprocessed contrast

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Common questions

For country-specific edge cases, keep the official page open while reviewing the export.

Does AnyPassportPhoto.com replace the official passport office check? +

No. It helps you prepare and review a photo against published requirements. The passport authority, embassy, consulate, or upload system makes the final decision.

Why does the checklist use Passed, Warning, and Needs retake? +

Passport photo rules are not a single number. A photo can have the right size and still fail because of glare, background edits, head tilt, or file compression. Checklist language makes the next action clearer.

Can I use an AI-edited passport photo? +

Many passport authorities restrict altered photos, and some explicitly mention AI tools or software edits. Use AI-assisted output cautiously, avoid changing the face, and retake the photo when the checklist flags identity or background risks.

Which countries are included at launch? +

The first launch covers the United States, United Kingdom, India, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, Germany, France, and Spain.