France document photo requirements
France has 5 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
5 verified formats
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Driver's License
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
ID Card
35 × 45 mm · Light grey · Head 71-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Passport
35 × 45 mm · Light grey · Head 71-80%
Verified · 2026-05-21
Residence Permit
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-08-19
Schengen Visa
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-21
What most France documents share
- Photos taken within the last 6 months in most cases.
- Plain, evenly-lit background — colour varies by document; check each page.
- Head centred, looking directly into the lens, neutral expression.
- No glasses glare; tinted lenses not accepted.
- Digital uploads typically require JPEG with a per-portal weight limit.