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USA vs France visa photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of visa photo requirements for USA and France, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
USA requires 51 × 51 mm while France requires 35 × 45 mm. The two specifications are NOT interchangeable — a photo accepted for one will be rejected by the other.
Specification table
| Attribute |
 USA |
 France |
| Photo size |
51 × 51 mm |
35 × 45 mm |
| Head height |
50–69% |
70–80% |
| Background |
White or off-white |
Plain light |
| Glasses |
glasses prohibited |
see glasses rule |
| Authority |
U.S. Department of State |
France-Visas |
| Verification |
Official — exact |
Official — general |
| Last verified |
2026-05-21 |
2026-05-21 |
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