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French passport, ID & Schengen visa photo requirements
French passport and national ID photos use 35×45 mm with a light grey background per service-public.fr.
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French passport and national ID photos use 35×45 mm with a light grey background per service-public.fr. Schengen visa applications through France-Visas follow the same biometric framing with plain light backgrounds. Catalog entries last verified 2026-08-18.
French Passport / ID
35×45 mm · light grey bg
French / Schengen Visa
35×45 mm · light grey bg
Documents in this hub
- French Passport / ID — 35×45 mm, light grey (#E8E8E8)
- French / Schengen Visa — 35×45 mm, plain light background, neutral expression
France-specific tips
Many French applicants use certified photomaton booths that output ISO-compliant prints.
More details
Many French applicants use certified photomaton booths that output ISO-compliant prints. For digital uploads, export JPEG without aggressive compression — France-Visas FAQ cites standard Schengen limits.
French Passport / ID
- · Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
- · Head height: 70–80% of frame height
- · Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
- · Background: light grey (#E8E8E8)
- · Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
French / Schengen Visa
- · Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
- · Head height: 70–80% of frame height
- · Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
- · Background: light grey (#F0F0F0)
- · Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
FAQ
Can I use an ANTS photomaton file online?
Booth files are sized for print. For digital visa uploads, re-export at the portal's pixel and KB requirements after verifying with PicsForm.
What is the official French passport source?
service-public.fr — photos for passport and ID card applications.
PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.