Compare
United Kingdom vs France passport photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of passport photo requirements for United Kingdom and France, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
United Kingdom and France use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Specification table
| Attribute | United Kingdom | France |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | 64–76% | 71–80% |
| Background | Cream or light grey | Plain light |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | HM Passport Office | Service-Public.fr / Ministère de l’Intérieur |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
